Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Climate Change Severity

48
High
The current climate change severity in Butterworth is High, with a 5.9% 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 Feb. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Butterworth Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Butterworth temperature has changed by around -2.04%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
69
50%

cloudyCloudy
102
-80%

rainyRainy
4238
-9.5%

snowySnowy
00
0%

mistyMisty
00
0%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Butterworth has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 48 (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

48/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Butterworth experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-1 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-42.5 %


Change in average humidity

-1.7 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-15.2 %


Heatwave changed by

-1.3 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-0.4 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+3.3 km/h


These indicators show that Butterworth 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 Feb.

Butterworth Weather Forecast 30 Days (March - April 2026)
Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 7, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon29°/23°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon14.4km/h
Sun. 8, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon30°/23°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon16.9km/h
Mon. 9, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/23°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon16.6km/h
Tue. 10, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/23°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon19.1km/h
Wed. 11, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/23°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon17.6km/h
Thu. 12, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/24°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon15.5km/h
Fri. 13, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/24°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon14.4km/h
Sat. 14, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon30°/24°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon14.8km/h
Sun. 15, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon30°/24°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon15.5km/h
Mon. 16, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/24°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon18.7km/h
Tue. 17, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/23°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon18.4km/h
Wed. 18, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/23°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon18.7km/h
Thu. 19, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/24°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon18.4km/h
Fri. 20, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/24°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon17.6km/h
Sat. 21, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon31°/25°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Sun. 22, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon32°/25°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon12.2km/h
Mon. 23, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon31°/25°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Wed. 25, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon32°/25°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Thu. 26, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon31°/25°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon9.7km/h
Fri. 27, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon32°/25°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon11.9km/h
Sat. 28, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon32°/25°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Sun. 29, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon31°/25°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Mon. 30, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon32°/25°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon10.4km/h
Tue. 31, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon31°/25°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Wed. 1, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon31°/25°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon10.4km/h
Thu. 2, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon31°/25°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon10.4km/h
Sun. 5, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon31°/25°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon10.4km/h
Mon. 6, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon31°/25°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon9.7km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 22, Mar.

32°C


Low will be onSat. 7, Mar.

23°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onMon. 6, Apr.

80%


Low will be onWed. 18, Mar.

70%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onTue. 10, Mar.

19.1km/h


Low will be onThu. 26, Mar.

9.7km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 26, Mar.

11.8mm


Low will be onThu. 19, Mar.

0.2mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSat. 7, Mar.

6


Low will be onSat. 7, Mar.

6