Macetown, Otago, New Zealand Climate Change Severity

52
High
The current climate change severity in Macetown is High, with a 3.8% 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 Feb. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Macetown Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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

Over the past 16 year(s), Macetown temperature has changed by around -23.5%, 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
96
-33.3%

cloudyCloudy
179
-47.05%

rainyRainy
2726
-3.7%

snowySnowy
00
0%

mistyMisty
02
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Macetown has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 52 (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

52/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Macetown experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-3 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+4.1 %


Change in average humidity

+0.1 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+68.8 %


Heatwave changed by

-1.3 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-0.1 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

-0.7 km/h


These indicators show that Macetown 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.

Macetown Weather Forecast 30 Days (March - April 2026)
Macetown, Otago, New Zealand


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

Temperature Icon19°/7°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon9km/h
Sun. 8, Mar.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon15°/7°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon13.7km/h
Mon. 9, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon13°/2°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Tue. 10, Mar.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon16°/-1°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon6.8km/h
Wed. 11, Mar.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon18°/1°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon7.2km/h
Thu. 12, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon19°/5°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon17.6km/h
Fri. 13, Mar.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon12°/4°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon10.4km/h
Sat. 14, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon16°/0°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon10.1km/h
Sun. 15, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon16°/6°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Mon. 16, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon17°/3°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon10.8km/h
Tue. 17, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon14°/9°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon12.6km/h
Wed. 18, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon11°/2°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Thu. 19, Mar.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon15°/-2°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon8.3km/h
Fri. 20, Mar.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon16°/1°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon6.8km/h
Sat. 21, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon18°/8°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Sun. 22, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon17°/9°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon10.4km/h
Mon. 23, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon18°/8°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Wed. 25, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon16°/9°

Humidity Icon81%

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

Temperature Icon17°/9°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon11.9km/h
Fri. 27, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon16°/8°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon12.2km/h
Sat. 28, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon16°/8°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon11.9km/h
Sun. 29, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon16°/8°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Mon. 30, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon17°/8°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon10.1km/h
Tue. 31, Mar.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon17°/8°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon11.9km/h
Wed. 1, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon16°/8°

Humidity Icon79%

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

Temperature Icon16°/8°

Humidity Icon79%

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

Temperature Icon14°/7°

Humidity Icon81%

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

Temperature Icon14°/7°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon12.2km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSat. 7, Mar.

19°C


Low will be onThu. 19, Mar.

-2°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSun. 8, Mar.

93%


Low will be onThu. 19, Mar.

66%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 12, Mar.

17.6km/h


Low will be onTue. 10, Mar.

6.8km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSun. 8, Mar.

18.8mm


Low will be onTue. 10, Mar.

0.02mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSat. 7, Mar.

4


Low will be onMon. 9, Mar.

3