Mackay, Queensland, Australia Climate Change Severity

33
Moderate
The current climate change severity in Mackay is Moderate, with a 26.3% improvement in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Sep. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Mackay Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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0%
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0%
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0%
Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Mackay temperature has changed by around +1.1%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
6653
-19.6%

cloudyCloudy
5430
-44.4%

rainyRainy
143153
6.9%

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, Mackay has experienced measurable improvements in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 33 (within the Moderate severity category). This suggests improving climate conditions compared to previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

33/100


Moderate

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Mackay experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.2 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-9.1 %


Change in average humidity

-0.2 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-20.5 %


Heatwave changed by

-3.06 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-4.8 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+1.7 km/h


These indicators show reduced climate volatility, offering a valuable window to reinforce sustainable practices and strengthen long-term climate resilience. As the severity shifts toward Moderate, it is important to maintain momentum in climate adaptation efforts.

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

Mackay Weather Forecast 30 Days (October - November 2025)
Mackay, Queensland, Australia


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 25, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon27°/23°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon23km/h
Sun. 26, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon27°/24°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon32km/h
Mon. 27, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon28°/25°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon38km/h
Tue. 28, Oct.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon25°/22°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon27km/h
Wed. 29, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon27°/23°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon22km/h
Thu. 30, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon28°/24°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon30km/h
Fri. 31, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon27°/24°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon22km/h
Sat. 1, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon27°/25°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon21km/h
Sun. 2, Nov.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon26°/24°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon18km/h
Mon. 3, Nov.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon26°/23°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon18km/h
Tue. 4, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon26°/23°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon20km/h
Wed. 5, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon26°/25°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon21km/h
Thu. 6, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon26°/25°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon22km/h
Fri. 7, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon26°/25°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon23km/h
Sat. 8, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon26°/24°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon22km/h
Sun. 9, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon26°/22°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon25km/h
Mon. 10, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon26°/22°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon24km/h
Wed. 12, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/23°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon23km/h
Thu. 13, Nov.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon27°/22°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon22km/h
Fri. 14, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon27°/23°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon20km/h
Sat. 15, Nov.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon27°/22°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon19km/h
Sun. 16, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/23°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon21km/h
Mon. 17, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/23°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon23km/h
Tue. 18, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/23°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon22km/h
Wed. 19, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/23°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon22km/h
Thu. 20, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/23°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon22km/h
Fri. 21, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/23°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon23km/h
Sun. 23, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/23°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon21km/h
Mon. 24, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/23°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon22km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onMon. 27, Oct.

28°C


Low will be onTue. 28, Oct.

22.1°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onFri. 31, Oct.

85%


Low will be onMon. 3, Nov.

69%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onMon. 27, Oct.

37.8km/h


Low will be onMon. 3, Nov.

18km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onFri. 21, Nov.

10.9mm


Low will be onMon. 3, Nov.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onThu. 30, Oct.

8


Low will be onTue. 28, Oct.

0.5