Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia Climate Change Severity

33
Moderate
The current climate change severity in Katoomba is Moderate, with a 21.8% 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 Aug. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Katoomba Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Katoomba temperature has changed by around +0.6%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
5725
-56.1%

cloudyCloudy
4835
-27.08%

rainyRainy
111123
10.8%

snowySnowy
00
0%

mistyMisty
08
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Katoomba has experienced measurable improvements in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 33 (within the Moderate severity category). This suggests improving climate conditions compared to previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

33/100


Moderate

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Katoomba experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.08 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+18.5 %


Change in average humidity

-0.3 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-21.2 %


Heatwave changed by

-3 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-0.8 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+0.04 km/h


These indicators show reduced climate volatility, offering a valuable window to reinforce sustainable practices and strengthen long-term climate resilience. As the severity shifts toward Moderate, it is important to maintain momentum in climate adaptation efforts.

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

Katoomba Weather Forecast 30 Days (September - October 2025)
Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sun. 14, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/6°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon12km/h
Mon. 15, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon22°/7°

Humidity Icon63%

Wind Icon17km/h
Tue. 16, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon24°/13°

Humidity Icon53%

Wind Icon20km/h
Wed. 17, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon20°/2°

Humidity Icon59%

Wind Icon18km/h
Thu. 18, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon22°/1°

Humidity Icon60%

Wind Icon6km/h
Fri. 19, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon24°/3°

Humidity Icon57%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sat. 20, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon19°/5°

Humidity Icon54%

Wind Icon18km/h
Sun. 21, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon19°/4°

Humidity Icon51%

Wind Icon17km/h
Mon. 22, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/5°

Humidity Icon52%

Wind Icon14km/h
Tue. 23, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon16°/0°

Humidity Icon60%

Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 24, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon20°/-2°

Humidity Icon58%

Wind Icon15km/h
Thu. 25, Sep.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon19°/5°

Humidity Icon49%

Wind Icon19km/h
Fri. 26, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon19°/5°

Humidity Icon57%

Wind Icon21km/h
Sat. 27, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon25°/6°

Humidity Icon61%

Wind Icon7km/h
Sun. 28, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon20°/7°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon14km/h
Mon. 29, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/6°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon14km/h
Tue. 30, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon19°/7°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon15km/h
Wed. 1, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon20°/7°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon15km/h
Thu. 2, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon21°/7°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon10km/h
Fri. 3, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon21°/8°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sat. 4, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon21°/9°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 5, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon21°/9°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon14km/h
Mon. 6, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon21°/9°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon12km/h
Tue. 7, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon20°/8°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon13km/h
Wed. 8, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/8°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon12km/h
Thu. 9, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon20°/7°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon11km/h
Fri. 10, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon20°/8°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sat. 11, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/8°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon11km/h
Sun. 12, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon20°/7°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon14km/h
Mon. 13, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/8°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon14km/h
Tue. 14, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/8°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon13km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSat. 27, Sep.

24.6°C


Low will be onWed. 24, Sep.

-2.3°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 8, Oct.

76%


Low will be onThu. 25, Sep.

49%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 26, Sep.

21.2km/h


Low will be onThu. 18, Sep.

6.1km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onWed. 8, Oct.

4.9mm


Low will be onWed. 17, Sep.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onFri. 19, Sep.

5


Low will be onTue. 16, Sep.

1.4