Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Climate Change Severity

52
High
The current climate change severity in Worcester is High, with a 2.8% improvement in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Jan. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Worcester Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Worcester temperature has changed by around +33.7%, 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
44
0%

cloudyCloudy
106
-40%

rainyRainy
70
-100%

snowySnowy
45
25%

mistyMisty
00
0%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

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

52/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Worcester experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-1.1 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+62.6 %


Change in average humidity

-9.2 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-2.3 %


Heatwave changed by

-0.5 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-0.8 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+0.4 km/h


These indicators show improvement in key parametes of climate, but Worcester 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 Jan.

Worcester Weather Forecast 30 Days (February - March 2026)
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 7, Feb.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon-3°/-16°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon26km/h
Sun. 8, Feb.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon-10°/-21°

Humidity Icon60%

Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 9, Feb.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon-3°/-19°

Humidity Icon58%

Wind Icon14km/h
Tue. 10, Feb.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-3°/-18°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon15km/h
Wed. 11, Feb.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon2°/-12°

Humidity Icon95%

Wind Icon19km/h
Thu. 12, Feb.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon-2°/-8°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon17km/h
Fri. 13, Feb.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-1°/-5°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon19km/h
Sat. 14, Feb.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon0°/-6°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon17km/h
Sun. 15, Feb.
mistMist

Temperature Icon1°/-12°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon9km/h
Mon. 16, Feb.
mistMist

Temperature Icon1°/-12°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon6km/h
Tue. 17, Feb.
mistMist

Temperature Icon2°/-8°

Humidity Icon98%

Wind Icon22km/h
Wed. 18, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon8°/4°

Humidity Icon97%

Wind Icon28km/h
Thu. 19, Feb.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon5°/-2°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon18km/h
Fri. 20, Feb.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon4°/-2°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sat. 21, Feb.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon3°/-5°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon20km/h
Sun. 22, Feb.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon4°/-5°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon19km/h
Mon. 23, Feb.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon4°/-4°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon20km/h
Tue. 24, Feb.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon4°/-5°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon22km/h
Wed. 25, Feb.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon3°/-5°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon22km/h
Thu. 26, Feb.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon2°/-6°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon21km/h
Fri. 27, Feb.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon3°/-6°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon21km/h
Sat. 28, Feb.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon3°/-5°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon21km/h
Sun. 1, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon3°/-6°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 2, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon3°/-6°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon23km/h
Tue. 3, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon1°/-6°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon21km/h
Wed. 4, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon1°/-6°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon21km/h
Thu. 5, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon2°/-6°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon19km/h
Fri. 6, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon4°/-5°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon19km/h
Sat. 7, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon4°/-4°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon23km/h
Sun. 8, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/-3°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 9, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon6°/-3°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon19km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onWed. 18, Feb.

7.6°C


Low will be onSun. 8, Feb.

-21.1°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onTue. 17, Feb.

98%


Low will be onMon. 9, Feb.

58%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onWed. 18, Feb.

27.7km/h


Low will be onMon. 16, Feb.

5.8km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 7, Feb.

10.2mm


Low will be onSat. 14, Feb.

0.02mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSat. 14, Feb.

2


Low will be onThu. 12, Feb.

1