Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Ottawa is Very High, with a 30.06% 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


Ottawa Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Ottawa temperature has changed by around +8.08%, 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
2615
-42.3%

cloudyCloudy
4940
-18.3%

rainyRainy
8363
-24.09%

snowySnowy
1316
23.07%

mistyMisty
03
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Ottawa has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 62 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

62/100


Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Ottawa experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.4 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+32.7 %


Change in average humidity

-9.6 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-29.9 %


Heatwave changed by

+6.7 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-7 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+2.2 km/h


These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Ottawa's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jul.

Ottawa Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2025)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Tue. 26, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon21°/11°

Humidity Icon62%

Wind Icon20km/h
Wed. 27, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/11°

Humidity Icon56%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 28, Aug.
heavy rainHeavy rain

Temperature Icon24°/12°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon17km/h
Fri. 29, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon14°/7°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sat. 30, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon21°/6°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sun. 31, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon21°/10°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon13km/h
Mon. 1, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon25°/9°

Humidity Icon55%

Wind Icon7km/h
Tue. 2, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon28°/12°

Humidity Icon52%

Wind Icon4km/h
Wed. 3, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon29°/13°

Humidity Icon53%

Wind Icon9km/h
Thu. 4, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon27°/14°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon19km/h
Fri. 5, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon18°/15°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sat. 6, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon25°/14°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon11km/h
Sun. 7, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon28°/11°

Humidity Icon51%

Wind Icon17km/h
Mon. 8, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon30°/13°

Humidity Icon50%

Wind Icon20km/h
Tue. 9, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon21°/12°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 10, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon21°/11°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 11, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon22°/12°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sat. 13, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon21°/12°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon17km/h
Sun. 14, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon20°/11°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon17km/h
Mon. 15, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/10°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon14km/h
Tue. 16, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/10°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 17, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon21°/10°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 18, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/10°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon16km/h
Fri. 19, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/9°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sat. 20, Sep.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon20°/10°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 21, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon22°/11°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon16km/h
Mon. 22, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/11°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon17km/h
Tue. 23, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/10°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 24, Sep.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon20°/10°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon16km/h
Thu. 25, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon20°/10°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon14km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onMon. 8, Sep.

30.4°C


Low will be onSat. 30, Aug.

5.9°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onFri. 5, Sep.

89%


Low will be onMon. 8, Sep.

50%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onTue. 26, Aug.

20.2km/h


Low will be onTue. 2, Sep.

4.3km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 28, Aug.

57.7mm


Low will be onSat. 30, Aug.

0.05mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 3, Sep.

6


Low will be onSat. 30, Aug.

0.1