Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Climate Change Severity

43
High
The current climate change severity in Sydney is High, with a 4.9% improvement in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Aug. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Sydney Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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0%
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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Sydney temperature has changed by around -4.1%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Aug. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
2847
67.8%

cloudyCloudy
6231
-50%

rainyRainy
10869
-36.1%

snowySnowy
1721
23.5%

mistyMisty
19
800%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Sydney has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 43 (within the High severity category). While the score remains High, certain factors have improved over time. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

43/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Sydney experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-0.28 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+63.11 %


Change in average humidity

-3.21 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+20.54 %


Heatwave changed by

-6 Days


Coldwave changed by

-6 Days


Wind speeds changed by

-0.13 km/h


These indicators show improvement in key parametes of climate, but Sydney remains in the High severity category. Continuous focus on climate resilience is necessary to avoid further worsening and ensure sustainability.

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

Sydney Weather Forecast 30 Days (September - October 2026)
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Wed. 30, Sep.
fogFog

Temperature Icon16°/13°

Humidity Icon95%

Wind Icon7.9km/h
Thu. 1, Oct.
mistMist

Temperature Icon21°/14°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon12.6km/h
Fri. 2, Oct.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon20°/14°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon22.7km/h
Sat. 3, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon17°/8°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon17.6km/h
Sun. 4, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon13°/6°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Mon. 5, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon13°/7°

Humidity Icon95%

Wind Icon13.7km/h
Tue. 6, Oct.
light rain showerRain Shower

Temperature Icon13°/6°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon22km/h
Wed. 7, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon9°/4°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon24.5km/h
Thu. 8, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon15°/9°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon28.4km/h
Fri. 9, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon15°/9°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon23.5km/h
Sat. 10, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon14°/8°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon25.8km/h
Sun. 11, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/7°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon27.5km/h
Mon. 12, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/7°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon22.3km/h
Tue. 13, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/7°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon19.8km/h
Wed. 14, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon14°/8°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon23.4km/h
Thu. 15, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon14°/8°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon24.3km/h
Fri. 16, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon14°/9°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon25.3km/h
Sat. 17, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/8°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon26.5km/h
Sun. 18, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon12°/8°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon24.1km/h
Mon. 19, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/7°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon23.2km/h
Tue. 20, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/8°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon24.1km/h
Wed. 21, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/8°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon24.1km/h
Thu. 22, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/7°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon22.4km/h
Fri. 23, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon12°/7°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon24.9km/h
Sat. 24, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon12°/7°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon24.6km/h
Sun. 25, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon12°/7°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon23.7km/h
Mon. 26, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon11°/6°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon24.1km/h
Tue. 27, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon10°/6°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon26.6km/h
Wed. 28, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon10°/6°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon26.9km/h
Thu. 29, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon11°/6°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon24.2km/h
Fri. 30, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon11°/6°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon23.3km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onThu. 1, Oct.

21°C


Low will be onWed. 7, Oct.

4°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 30, Sep.

95%


Low will be onSun. 4, Oct.

69%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 8, Oct.

28.4km/h


Low will be onWed. 30, Sep.

7.9km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 10, Oct.

10.7mm


Low will be onThu. 1, Oct.

0.1mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onThu. 1, Oct.

4.1


Low will be onWed. 7, Oct.

2