Watertown, South Dakota, United States Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Watertown is High, with a 3.5% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C

Watertown Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Watertown temperature has changed by around +34.1%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
2988
203.4%
cloudyCloudy
5523
-58.1%
rainyRainy
6327
-57.1%
snowySnowy
99
0%
mistyMisty
010
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Watertown has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 57 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

57/100

High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Watertown experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+2.01 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

+21.24 %

Change in average humidity

-9.48 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

-0.56 %

Heatwave changed by

+1 Days

Coldwave changed by

-8 Days

Wind speeds changed by

+1.49 km/h

These indicators show that Watertown is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jul.

Watertown Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2026)
Watertown, South Dakota, United States

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sun. 16, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon30°/15°
Humidity Icon43%
Wind Icon20.2km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon35°/17°
Humidity Icon39%
Wind Icon24.1km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon25°/16°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon16.9km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon31°/14°
Humidity Icon62%
Wind Icon18.7km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon32°/15°
Humidity Icon53%
Wind Icon10.1km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon33°/17°
Humidity Icon48%
Wind Icon21.6km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon37°/18°
Humidity Icon45%
Wind Icon31km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon40°/23°
Humidity Icon33%
Wind Icon41.4km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/16°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon25.3km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon20.3km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/14°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon20.1km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon20.2km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/16°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon20.4km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon27°/16°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon21.3km/h
Sun. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon21.7km/h
Mon. 31, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon23km/h
Tue. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon20.6km/h
Wed. 2, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon64%
Wind Icon24.4km/h
Thu. 3, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon60%
Wind Icon24.3km/h
Fri. 4, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon25°/14°
Humidity Icon62%
Wind Icon22.8km/h
Sat. 5, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon24°/13°
Humidity Icon63%
Wind Icon24.2km/h
Sun. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon25°/12°
Humidity Icon62%
Wind Icon21.7km/h
Mon. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon23°/12°
Humidity Icon62%
Wind Icon21.1km/h
Tue. 8, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon24°/12°
Humidity Icon63%
Wind Icon23.1km/h
Wed. 9, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon23°/13°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon22.3km/h
Thu. 10, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon24°/13°
Humidity Icon63%
Wind Icon22.1km/h
Fri. 11, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon24°/13°
Humidity Icon59%
Wind Icon23.5km/h
Sat. 12, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon23°/12°
Humidity Icon58%
Wind Icon22km/h
Sun. 13, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon24°/12°
Humidity Icon61%
Wind Icon23.3km/h
Mon. 14, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon24°/12°
Humidity Icon63%
Wind Icon22.3km/h
Tue. 15, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon25°/13°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon24.8km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 23, Aug.

40°C

Low will be onSun. 6, Sep.

12°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onTue. 18, Aug.

77%

Low will be onSun. 23, Aug.

33%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 23, Aug.

41.4km/h

Low will be onThu. 20, Aug.

10.1km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onTue. 18, Aug.

5.5mm

Low will be onWed. 19, Aug.

0.4mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSat. 22, Aug.

9

Low will be onFri. 4, Sep.

4

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