New York
United States
New York is projected to face increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves, alongside heavy rainfall events, which pose significant climate risks. In response, the city has developed and continues to implement a portfolio of technology-enabled climate resilience solutions. These initiatives span various critical areas: in finance, asset risk modeling and vulnerability analysis are utilized for informed decision-making; energy solutions include battery storage systems for backup power and hardening of distribution grids; communication strategies focus on enhancing telecommunication resilience; and in water management, advanced hydrological modeling, simulation, and forecasting techniques are in place to better predict and respond to flooding. Together, these current and proposed actions represent a comprehensive approach to safeguarding the city against future climate impacts, ensuring a sustainable and resilient urban environment for residents and businesses alike.
Hazard Outlook
How will New York's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At -3 m elevation, New York faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
New York's projected maximum rainfall of 15 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, New York ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
New York's projected maximum temperature of 9.1°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
New York may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
New York faces high exposure to elevation, max rain and elevated exposure to heavy rain. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.
Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in New York.
Rockaway Peninsula Gas Infrastructure Resilience Program
National Grid commenced a program in the Rockaway Peninsula to make its gas system more resilient through accelerated replacement of leak-prone mains...
Solar PV with Battery Storage for Grid Resilience
New York City is advancing climate resilience through the integration of solar photovoltaic systems with battery energy storage technologies across...
Automated Fleet Fuel Tracking and Vehicle Data Management System
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) expanded automated fuel tracking technology across New York City's municipal fleet...
Coastal Storm Evacuation Route Camera Monitoring System
The New York City Department of Transportation installed cameras and traffic detection equipment on select coastal storm evacuation routes including...
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify New York's resilience portfolio
Array of Things Urban Environmental Sensing Network
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IoT Sensors and Cloud Platform for Flood Monitoring and Response
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Climate Resilient Home Platform for Residential Adaptation
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City Resilience Index Monitoring Framework
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AI-Powered Urban Tree Canopy Mapping Using Satellite & LiDAR Data
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Satellite-Based Water System Monitoring and Digital Twin Platform
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