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
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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°/-5°
Humidity Icon42%
Wind Icon24km/h
Wed. 29, Oct.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon12°/3°
Humidity Icon44%
Wind Icon52km/h
Thu. 30, Oct.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon11°/1°
Humidity Icon63%
Wind Icon25km/h
Fri. 31, Oct.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon10°/-3°
Humidity Icon62%
Wind Icon28km/h
Sat. 1, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon19°/6°
Humidity Icon41%
Wind Icon59km/h
Sun. 2, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon9°/4°
Humidity Icon45%
Wind Icon54km/h
Mon. 3, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon11°/3°
Humidity Icon27%
Wind Icon41km/h
Tue. 4, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon9°/0°
Humidity Icon30%
Wind Icon26km/h
Wed. 5, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon9°/0°
Humidity Icon61%
Wind Icon28km/h
Thu. 6, Nov.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon3°/-4°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 7, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon8°/-2°
Humidity Icon60%
Wind Icon24km/h
Sat. 8, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon15°/3°
Humidity Icon58%
Wind Icon47km/h
Sun. 9, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon12°/5°
Humidity Icon53%
Wind Icon38km/h
Mon. 10, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon10°/-2°
Humidity Icon53%
Wind Icon32km/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.

19.3°C

Low will be onWed. 19, Nov.

-7.2°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onThu. 6, Nov.

79%

Low will be onMon. 3, Nov.

27%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSat. 1, Nov.

59.4km/h

Low will be onThu. 6, Nov.

12.6km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSun. 16, Nov.

2.1mm

Low will be onThu. 6, Nov.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSun. 2, Nov.

3

Low will be onWed. 5, Nov.

1