Ottawa
Canada
Ottawa is projected to face an escalating risk from frequent heatwaves, significantly impacting public health and urban infrastructure. As temperatures continue to rise, the intensity and occurrence of these heat events will likely increase, posing serious challenges for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. The demand for energy will rise sharply during these events, potentially straining local resources and services. Moreover, extreme heat is expected to disrupt local ecosystems and agriculture, raising concerns about food security and urban planning. The increasing trend of heatwaves underscores the urgency for proactive measures to adapt and manage the climate impacts effectively.
Hazard Outlook
How will Ottawa's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 77 m elevation, Ottawa faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Ottawa's projected maximum temperature of 9.0°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Ottawa ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Ottawa's projected maximum rainfall of 10 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Ottawa may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Ottawa faces elevated exposure to elevation. 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 Ottawa.
No solutions have been documented for Ottawa.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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