Quebec
Canada
Quebec is projected to face a future where frequent heatwaves present significant climate hazards. These extreme temperatures are expected to heighten public health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, while placing pressure on energy resources due to increased demand for cooling. The projected rise in heat events will likely aggravate existing challenges related to air quality, resulting in potential health complications such as respiratory issues. Moreover, the urban heat island effect could be intensified due to the materials that trap heat in urban settings, worsening living conditions. Without identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions specific to urgent needs, the residents of Quebec must navigate these challenges to ensure adequate responses to the anticipated increase in heatwave frequency and intensity. As climate change progresses, ongoing assessment and adaptation strategies will become increasingly vital in mitigating these risks and fostering resilience within the city.
Hazard Outlook
How will Quebec's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 13 m elevation, Quebec faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Quebec ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Quebec's projected maximum rainfall of 11 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Quebec's projected maximum temperature of 7.7°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Quebec may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Quebec faces high exposure to elevation and elevated exposure to heavy rain, max 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 Quebec.
No solutions have been documented for Quebec.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
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