Hopewell, Virginia, United States Climate Change Severity

52
High
The current climate change severity in Hopewell is High, with a 17.3% 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


Hopewell Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Hopewell temperature has changed by around +5.5%, 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
42106
152.3%

cloudyCloudy
5426
-51.8%

rainyRainy
8428
-66.6%

snowySnowy
31
-66.6%

mistyMisty
06
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Hopewell has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 52 (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

52/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Hopewell experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.82 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-10.04 %


Change in average humidity

-11.55 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-34.82 %


Heatwave changed by

-2 Days


Coldwave changed by

-1 Day


Wind speeds changed by

+0.89 km/h


These indicators show that Hopewell 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.

Hopewell Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2026)
Hopewell, Virginia, United States


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 15, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon32°/23°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon10.1km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon34°/21°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon17.6km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon36°/24°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon16.6km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon33°/22°

Humidity Icon57%

Wind Icon12.2km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon35°/21°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon13.7km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon39°/22°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon26.6km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon33°/22°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon9km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
light rain showerRain Shower

Temperature Icon27°/22°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon9km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon12.1km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon12.4km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon30°/19°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon12.8km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon31°/19°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon12km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon31°/20°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon14.5km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon31°/21°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon13.9km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon30°/20°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sun. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon31°/20°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon11km/h
Mon. 31, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon30°/20°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon12.1km/h
Tue. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon12.9km/h
Wed. 2, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon30°/19°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon12.9km/h
Thu. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon30°/19°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon13.2km/h
Fri. 4, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon30°/19°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon12.5km/h
Sat. 5, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon30°/20°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon13.6km/h
Sun. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon13.6km/h
Mon. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon13.1km/h
Tue. 8, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon28°/19°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon13.9km/h
Wed. 9, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon27°/18°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon13km/h
Thu. 10, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon27°/18°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon12.5km/h
Fri. 11, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon29°/18°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sat. 12, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon28°/18°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon12.4km/h
Sun. 13, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon28°/18°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon13.6km/h
Mon. 14, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon28°/17°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon13.9km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onThu. 20, Aug.

39°C


Low will be onMon. 14, Sep.

17°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 22, Aug.

94%


Low will be onTue. 18, Aug.

57%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 20, Aug.

26.6km/h


Low will be onFri. 21, Aug.

9km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 20, Aug.

44.3mm


Low will be onSat. 15, Aug.

0.3mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onMon. 17, Aug.

9


Low will be onSun. 23, Aug.

5