Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Medicine Hat is High, with a 8.3% 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 Sep. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C (c)

Medicine Hat Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

2025
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0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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0%
Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Medicine Hat temperature has changed by around +2.03%, 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
6658
-12.1%
cloudyCloudy
7647
-38.1%
rainyRainy
8963
-29.2%
snowySnowy
54
-20%
mistyMisty
011
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Medicine Hat has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 57 (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

57/100

High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Medicine Hat experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.1 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

+81.2 %

Change in average humidity

+6.4 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

-11.5 %

Heatwave changed by

+0.5 day(s)

Coldwave changed by

-7.2 day(s)

Wind speeds changed by

+2.2 km/h

These indicators show that Medicine Hat 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 Sep.

Medicine Hat Weather Forecast 30 Days (October - November 2025)
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Tue. 28, Oct.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon11°/-4°
Humidity Icon44%
Wind Icon19km/h
Wed. 29, Oct.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon12°/2°
Humidity Icon46%
Wind Icon50km/h
Thu. 30, Oct.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon12°/1°
Humidity Icon62%
Wind Icon20km/h
Fri. 31, Oct.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon10°/0°
Humidity Icon53%
Wind Icon32km/h
Sat. 1, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon19°/7°
Humidity Icon40%
Wind Icon48km/h
Sun. 2, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon13°/5°
Humidity Icon43%
Wind Icon48km/h
Mon. 3, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon9°/1°
Humidity Icon35%
Wind Icon18km/h
Tue. 4, Nov.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon7°/0°
Humidity Icon29%
Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 5, Nov.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon5°/1°
Humidity Icon41%
Wind Icon18km/h
Thu. 6, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon5°/-3°
Humidity Icon72%
Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 7, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon14°/1°
Humidity Icon47%
Wind Icon45km/h
Sat. 8, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon8°/1°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon31km/h
Sun. 9, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon0°/-1°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon16km/h
Mon. 10, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon4°/-4°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 12, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon3°/-6°
Humidity Icon72%
Wind Icon26km/h
Thu. 13, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon5°/-3°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon24km/h
Fri. 14, Nov.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon4°/-3°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon23km/h
Sat. 15, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon5°/-3°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon24km/h
Sun. 16, Nov.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon3°/-5°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon28km/h
Mon. 17, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon2°/-6°
Humidity Icon72%
Wind Icon26km/h
Tue. 18, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon3°/-6°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon25km/h
Wed. 19, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon0°/-7°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon22km/h
Thu. 20, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon1°/-7°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon22km/h
Fri. 21, Nov.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon2°/-6°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon23km/h
Sun. 23, Nov.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon3°/-5°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon24km/h
Mon. 24, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon1°/-7°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon25km/h
Tue. 25, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon1°/-6°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon24km/h
Wed. 26, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon3°/-4°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon23km/h
Thu. 27, Nov.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon2°/-4°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon24km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSat. 1, Nov.

19.4°C

Low will be onWed. 19, Nov.

-7.2°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSun. 9, Nov.

88%

Low will be onTue. 4, Nov.

29%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onWed. 29, Oct.

49.7km/h

Low will be onThu. 6, Nov.

13km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 8, Nov.

2.7mm

Low will be onWed. 5, Nov.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSun. 2, Nov.

3

Low will be onWed. 5, Nov.

1