Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia Climate Change Severity

43
High
The current climate change severity in Queenstown is High, with a 3.3% worsening in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Queenstown Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Queenstown temperature has changed by around +0.4%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
2424
0%

cloudyCloudy
3821
-44.7%

rainyRainy
132101
-23.4%

snowySnowy
00
0%

mistyMisty
06
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Queenstown has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 43 (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

43/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Queenstown experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.04 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-25.9 %


Change in average humidity

-4.4 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-14.2 %


Heatwave changed by

+1.06 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-0.6 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

-3.01 km/h


These indicators show that Queenstown 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 Jul.

Queenstown Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2025)
Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 8, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon12°/5°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon6km/h
Sat. 9, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon14°/2°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon6km/h
Sun. 10, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon14°/2°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon7km/h
Mon. 11, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon14°/2°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon11km/h
Tue. 12, Aug.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon11°/6°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 13, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon9°/4°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon6km/h
Thu. 14, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 15, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon14°/4°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon25km/h
Sat. 16, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon6°/-1°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon17km/h
Sun. 17, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon8°/-1°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon7km/h
Mon. 18, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon11°/-1°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon8km/h
Tue. 19, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon8°/3°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon12km/h
Wed. 20, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon12°/4°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon9km/h
Thu. 21, Aug.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon10°/4°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon11km/h
Fri. 22, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon11°/5°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon18km/h
Sat. 23, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon10°/4°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon18km/h
Sun. 24, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon10°/4°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon16km/h
Mon. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon10°/4°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon17km/h
Tue. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon10°/4°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon17km/h
Wed. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon11°/4°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon19km/h
Thu. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon11°/4°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon16km/h
Fri. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon11°/4°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sat. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon11°/4°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon17km/h
Sun. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon11°/5°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon20km/h
Mon. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon11°/4°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon15km/h
Tue. 2, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon13°/4°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/4°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon16km/h
Thu. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon12°/5°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon17km/h
Fri. 5, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon11°/5°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon18km/h
Sat. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon11°/5°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon18km/h
Sun. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon12°/4°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon18km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onMon. 11, Aug.

14.2°C


Low will be onSat. 16, Aug.

-1.1°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onThu. 21, Aug.

94%


Low will be onMon. 11, Aug.

75%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 15, Aug.

24.8km/h


Low will be onFri. 8, Aug.

5.8km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onMon. 25, Aug.

10mm


Low will be onMon. 18, Aug.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 13, Aug.

3


Low will be onSat. 9, Aug.

0.2