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Mendoza is projected to face significant climate hazards stemming from frequent heatwaves. These extreme temperature events pose serious risks to public health, particularly for vulnerable populations, potentially leading to increased mortality rates. Additionally, the agricultural sector, vital to the region's economy, is likely to experience reduced crop yields and altered growing seasons, exacerbating economic vulnerability. Water scarcity will become increasingly problematic as higher evaporation rates stress already limited resources. Infrastructure may also be challenged by the demands of extreme heat, leading to possible damage and operational disruptions. In summary, Mendoza faces a challenging future where intensified heatwaves will adversely affect its environment, economy, and communities, necessitating urgent adaptation measures to address these risks.

Hazard Outlook

How will Mendoza's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Maximum Temperature

27th percentile Moderate exposure

Mendoza's projected maximum temperature of 8.7°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Mendoza
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

34th percentile Moderate exposure

Mendoza may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.

Mendoza
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Heavy Rainfall Days

24th percentile Lower exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Mendoza ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Mendoza
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Rainfall

10th percentile Lower exposure

Mendoza's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.

Mendoza
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

88th percentile Lower exposure

At 758 m elevation, Mendoza faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Mendoza
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

Max Temp
Heatwave
Heavy Rain
Max Rain
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Mendoza shows moderate or lower exposure across measured climate hazards.

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 Mendoza.

No solutions have been documented for Mendoza.

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