Potosi, Wisconsin, United States Climate Change Severity

67
Very High
The current climate change severity in Potosi is Very High, with a 29.4% 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


Potosi Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Potosi temperature has changed by around +24.5%, 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
2588
252%

cloudyCloudy
5114
-72.5%

rainyRainy
7341
-43.8%

snowySnowy
87
-12.5%

mistyMisty
08
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Potosi has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 67 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

67/100


Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Potosi experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.96 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+23.75 %


Change in average humidity

-15.38 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-3.6 %


Heatwave changed by

+2 Days


Coldwave changed by

-9 Days


Wind speeds changed by

+2.25 km/h


These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Potosi's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

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

Potosi Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2026)
Potosi, Wisconsin, United States


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 14, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon26.3km/h
Sat. 15, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon28°/20°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon15.1km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
mistMist

Temperature Icon27°/19°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon17.3km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon27°/16°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon12.2km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon25°/18°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon18.7km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
light rain showerRain Shower

Temperature Icon24°/16°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/12°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon17.6km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon23°/12°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon6.5km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon27°/15°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon15.3km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon27°/16°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon17.7km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon27°/17°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon19.2km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon27°/17°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon16.7km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon26°/17°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon15.7km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon27°/17°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon18.1km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon27°/17°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon16.7km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon27°/17°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon17.5km/h
Sun. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/16°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon14.6km/h
Mon. 31, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon15.4km/h
Tue. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/16°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon15.6km/h
Wed. 2, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon26°/16°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon15.9km/h
Thu. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon18.9km/h
Fri. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon17.9km/h
Sat. 5, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon20.5km/h
Sun. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon24°/14°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon19.5km/h
Mon. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon23°/13°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon16.9km/h
Tue. 8, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon22°/13°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon18.7km/h
Wed. 9, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon24°/13°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon17.2km/h
Thu. 10, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon24°/13°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon17.4km/h
Fri. 11, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon24°/13°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon17.4km/h
Sat. 12, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon23°/13°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon18.1km/h
Sun. 13, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon23°/13°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon16.8km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onFri. 14, Aug.

29°C


Low will be onThu. 20, Aug.

12°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 19, Aug.

90%


Low will be onThu. 10, Sep.

72%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 14, Aug.

26.3km/h


Low will be onFri. 21, Aug.

6.5km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onWed. 19, Aug.

9.5mm


Low will be onFri. 21, Aug.

0.02mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onMon. 17, Aug.

7.9


Low will be onSat. 15, Aug.

4