Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Canada Climate Change Severity

71
Very High
The current climate change severity in Wood Buffalo is Very High, with a 40.1% worsening in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Sep. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Wood Buffalo Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Wood Buffalo temperature has changed by around +43.7%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Sep. (Historical Vs 2025)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
3541
17.1%

cloudyCloudy
6254
-12.9%

rainyRainy
10051
-49%

snowySnowy
511
120%

mistyMisty
04
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Wood Buffalo has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 71 (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

71/100


Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Wood Buffalo experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.7 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+18.6 %


Change in average humidity

-14.8 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-42.2 %


Heatwave changed by

+14.6 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-13.6 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

-0.3 km/h


These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Wood Buffalo'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 Sep.

Wood Buffalo Weather Forecast 30 Days (October - November 2025)
Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 24, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon11°/6°

Humidity Icon64%

Wind Icon24km/h
Sat. 25, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon8°/5°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon25km/h
Sun. 26, Oct.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon6°/2°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon23km/h
Mon. 27, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon2°/0°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon22km/h
Tue. 28, Oct.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon0°/-2°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon18km/h
Wed. 29, Oct.
cloudyCloudy

Temperature Icon2°/-3°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 30, Oct.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon2°/-2°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon12km/h
Fri. 31, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon5°/0°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon26km/h
Sat. 1, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon6°/1°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon22km/h
Sun. 2, Nov.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon6°/3°

Humidity Icon60%

Wind Icon28km/h
Mon. 3, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon3°/0°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon18km/h
Tue. 4, Nov.
heavy snowHeavy snow

Temperature Icon1°/0°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon22km/h
Wed. 5, Nov.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon-1°/-4°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon26km/h
Thu. 6, Nov.
mistMist

Temperature Icon-1°/-7°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon22km/h
Fri. 7, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-3°/-8°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sat. 8, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-4°/-8°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 9, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-5°/-10°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon17km/h
Mon. 10, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-5°/-9°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon18km/h
Wed. 12, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-4°/-8°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon17km/h
Thu. 13, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-4°/-8°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon16km/h
Fri. 14, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-5°/-10°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sat. 15, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-5°/-11°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon17km/h
Sun. 16, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-7°/-11°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon15km/h
Mon. 17, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-7°/-12°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon16km/h
Tue. 18, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-8°/-12°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 19, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-10°/-14°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 20, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-10°/-15°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon16km/h
Fri. 21, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-9°/-15°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sun. 23, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-7°/-14°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon17km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onFri. 24, Oct.

10.5°C


Low will be onThu. 20, Nov.

-15.1°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onFri. 21, Nov.

92%


Low will be onSun. 2, Nov.

60%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 2, Nov.

28.1km/h


Low will be onThu. 30, Oct.

11.5km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 25, Oct.

4.4mm


Low will be onSun. 26, Oct.

0.06mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onThu. 30, Oct.

2


Low will be onWed. 29, Oct.

1