North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in North Cowichan is High, with a 10.8% 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 Jan. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


North Cowichan Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), North Cowichan temperature has changed by around +38.2%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jan. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
34
33.3%

cloudyCloudy
63
-50%

rainyRainy
1711
-35.2%

snowySnowy
10
-100%

mistyMisty
04
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, North Cowichan has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 57 (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

57/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, North Cowichan experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.4 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+37.7 %


Change in average humidity

-3.8 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+8.2 %


Heatwave changed by

-0.5 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-2.2 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

-1.9 km/h


These indicators show that North Cowichan 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 Jan.

North Cowichan Weather Forecast 30 Days (February - March 2026)
North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 7, Feb.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon12°/5°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sun. 8, Feb.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon8°/5°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon10km/h
Mon. 9, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon8°/4°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon9km/h
Tue. 10, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon8°/3°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon13km/h
Wed. 11, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon8°/3°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon6km/h
Thu. 12, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon6°/4°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon21km/h
Fri. 13, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon6°/0°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sat. 14, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon6°/-2°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sun. 15, Feb.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon7°/-2°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon14km/h
Mon. 16, Feb.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon5°/-2°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon8km/h
Tue. 17, Feb.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon6°/-3°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon8km/h
Wed. 18, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon3°/1°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon7km/h
Thu. 19, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon6°/4°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon14km/h
Fri. 20, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon7°/2°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sat. 21, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon7°/2°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sun. 22, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/1°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon13km/h
Mon. 23, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon5°/1°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 24, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon5°/1°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon13km/h
Wed. 25, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/0°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon16km/h
Thu. 26, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/1°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon14km/h
Fri. 27, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/1°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sat. 28, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/2°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 1, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon7°/2°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon13km/h
Mon. 2, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon7°/3°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon14km/h
Tue. 3, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon7°/2°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon12km/h
Wed. 4, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/2°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon13km/h
Thu. 5, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon7°/2°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 6, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon7°/1°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sat. 7, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon7°/1°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sun. 8, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon7°/2°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon12km/h
Mon. 9, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon7°/1°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon14km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSat. 7, Feb.

12.1°C


Low will be onTue. 17, Feb.

-2.6°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onMon. 9, Feb.

94%


Low will be onTue. 17, Feb.

75%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 12, Feb.

20.5km/h


Low will be onWed. 11, Feb.

6.1km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 7, Feb.

10.5mm


Low will be onTue. 17, Feb.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onThu. 12, Feb.

2


Low will be onFri. 13, Feb.

1