Fort McKay, Alberta, Canada Climate Change Severity

67
Very High
The current climate change severity in Fort McKay is Very High, with a 34.7% 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 Sep. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Fort McKay Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Fort McKay temperature has changed by around +43.7%, 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
3541
17.1%

cloudyCloudy
6254
-12.9%

rainyRainy
10051
-49%

snowySnowy
511
120%

mistyMisty
04
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Fort McKay has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 67 (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

67/100


Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Fort McKay experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.7 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+18.6 %


Change in average humidity

-14.8 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+100 %


Heatwave changed by

+14.6 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-13.6 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

-0.3 km/h


These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Fort McKay'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 Sep.

Fort McKay Weather Forecast 30 Days (October - November 2025)
Fort McKay, Alberta, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Mon. 6, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon4°/-3°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 7, Oct.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon11°/-1°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon12km/h
Wed. 8, Oct.
cloudyCloudy

Temperature Icon9°/4°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon13km/h
Thu. 9, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon15°/3°

Humidity Icon59%

Wind Icon18km/h
Fri. 10, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon16°/5°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sat. 11, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon5°/1°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon22km/h
Sun. 12, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon2°/-1°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon25km/h
Mon. 13, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon4°/-5°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon16km/h
Tue. 14, Oct.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon8°/1°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 15, Oct.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon9°/2°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon15km/h
Thu. 16, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon4°/1°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon14km/h
Fri. 17, Oct.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon3°/-2°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sat. 18, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon3°/-3°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon6km/h
Sun. 19, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon8°/1°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon15km/h
Mon. 20, Oct.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon7°/0°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon15km/h
Tue. 21, Oct.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon5°/-1°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon13km/h
Wed. 22, Oct.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon4°/-2°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon13km/h
Thu. 23, Oct.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon4°/-2°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon12km/h
Fri. 24, Oct.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon4°/-2°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sat. 25, Oct.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon3°/-3°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 26, Oct.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon3°/-3°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon15km/h
Mon. 27, Oct.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon3°/-4°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon14km/h
Tue. 28, Oct.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon1°/-4°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon15km/h
Wed. 29, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon1°/-4°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 30, Oct.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon2°/-4°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 31, Oct.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon2°/-3°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sat. 1, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon1°/-5°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sun. 2, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon0°/-6°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon12km/h
Mon. 3, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon1°/-5°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 4, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon0°/-6°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon13km/h
Wed. 5, Nov.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon0°/-6°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon15km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onFri. 10, Oct.

16.1°C


Low will be onTue. 4, Nov.

-6.3°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 11, Oct.

89%


Low will be onThu. 9, Oct.

59%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 12, Oct.

25.2km/h


Low will be onSat. 18, Oct.

5.8km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 11, Oct.

4.3mm


Low will be onWed. 15, Oct.

0.03mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onMon. 13, Oct.

2


Low will be onSat. 11, Oct.

1