Kunming, Yunnan, China Climate Change Severity

43
High
The current climate change severity in Kunming is High, with a 25.4% improvement in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to May (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Kunming Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Kunming temperature has changed by around -1.8%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
4935
-28.5%

cloudyCloudy
3019
-36.6%

rainyRainy
12081
-32.5%

snowySnowy
00
0%

mistyMisty
00
0%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Kunming has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 43 (within the High severity category). While the score remains High, certain factors have improved over time. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

43/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Kunming experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-0.2 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-5.4 %


Change in average humidity

-6.9 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-26.7 %


Heatwave changed by

-5.9 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-0.2 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+1.7 km/h


These indicators show improvement in key parametes of climate, but Kunming remains in the High severity category. Continuous focus on climate resilience is necessary to avoid further worsening and ensure sustainability.

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

Kunming Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2025)
Kunming, Yunnan, China


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Thu. 21, Aug.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon22°/15°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon12km/h
Fri. 22, Aug.
heavy rainHeavy rain

Temperature Icon20°/16°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon10km/h
Sat. 23, Aug.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon17°/16°

Humidity Icon96%

Wind Icon8km/h
Sun. 24, Aug.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon19°/15°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon9km/h
Mon. 25, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon22°/15°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon9km/h
Tue. 26, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon24°/15°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon10km/h
Wed. 27, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon7km/h
Thu. 28, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon26°/15°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon11km/h
Fri. 29, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon25°/16°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon17km/h
Sat. 30, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon9km/h
Sun. 31, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon24°/15°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon7km/h
Mon. 1, Sep.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon22°/16°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon5km/h
Tue. 2, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon21°/15°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon7km/h
Wed. 3, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon23°/16°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon7km/h
Thu. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon10km/h
Fri. 5, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon24°/15°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon9km/h
Sat. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon24°/15°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon10km/h
Sun. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon24°/15°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon10km/h
Mon. 8, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon24°/15°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon9km/h
Tue. 9, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon24°/16°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon9km/h
Wed. 10, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon10km/h
Thu. 11, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon24°/15°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon10km/h
Sat. 13, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon22°/14°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon9km/h
Sun. 14, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon24°/15°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon9km/h
Mon. 15, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon9km/h
Tue. 16, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon10km/h
Wed. 17, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon12km/h
Thu. 18, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon11km/h
Fri. 19, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon10km/h
Sat. 20, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon10km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onThu. 28, Aug.

26°C


Low will be onSat. 13, Sep.

14.4°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 23, Aug.

96%


Low will be onThu. 28, Aug.

73%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 29, Aug.

16.6km/h


Low will be onMon. 1, Sep.

5.4km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onFri. 22, Aug.

21.2mm


Low will be onThu. 28, Aug.

0.3mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onTue. 26, Aug.

4


Low will be onSat. 23, Aug.

0.3