Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa Climate Change Severity

48
High
The current climate change severity in Saldanha is High, with a 20.2% 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


Saldanha Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Saldanha temperature has changed by around +1.07%, 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
9171
-21.9%

cloudyCloudy
5437
-31.4%

rainyRainy
5451
-5.5%

snowySnowy
00
0%

mistyMisty
00
0%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Saldanha 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, Saldanha experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.1 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+17.4 %


Change in average humidity

-3.1 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+57.4 %


Heatwave changed by

+2.6 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-1.1 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

-2.2 km/h


These indicators show that Saldanha 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.

Saldanha Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2025)
Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 8, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon16°/11°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sat. 9, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon15°/12°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon44km/h
Sun. 10, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon14°/10°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon30km/h
Mon. 11, Aug.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon15°/8°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon23km/h
Tue. 12, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon15°/11°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon19km/h
Wed. 13, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon15°/9°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon21km/h
Thu. 14, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon19°/11°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon18km/h
Fri. 15, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon18°/12°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon21km/h
Sat. 16, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon16°/11°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon25km/h
Sun. 17, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon17°/12°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon16km/h
Mon. 18, Aug.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon17°/13°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon18km/h
Tue. 19, Aug.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon18°/13°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon13km/h
Wed. 20, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon18°/13°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon19km/h
Thu. 21, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon15°/12°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon20km/h
Fri. 22, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon16°/10°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon18km/h
Sat. 23, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon17°/10°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon17km/h
Sun. 24, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon18°/11°

Humidity Icon72%

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

Temperature Icon17°/11°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon25km/h
Tue. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon16°/11°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon25km/h
Wed. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon17°/10°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon20km/h
Thu. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon17°/11°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon19km/h
Fri. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon18°/11°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon20km/h
Sat. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon17°/11°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon18km/h
Sun. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon17°/11°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon23km/h
Mon. 1, Sep.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon17°/11°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon22km/h
Tue. 2, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon17°/11°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon23km/h
Wed. 3, Sep.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon18°/11°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon20km/h
Thu. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/11°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon21km/h
Fri. 5, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon17°/11°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon21km/h
Sat. 6, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon18°/11°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon19km/h
Sun. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon19°/11°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon19km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 7, Sep.

19.3°C


Low will be onMon. 11, Aug.

7.7°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 16, Aug.

87%


Low will be onFri. 15, Aug.

69%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSat. 9, Aug.

43.6km/h


Low will be onTue. 19, Aug.

13km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 28, Aug.

6.7mm


Low will be onSat. 16, Aug.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 13, Aug.

5


Low will be onSat. 9, Aug.

0.5