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Mar del Plata

Argentina

Mar del Plata is projected to face moderate climate risks in the coming years, including rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns. The city will likely experience increased drought conditions during the spring and summer, alongside heavier rainfall in winter months. Coastal regions are at risk due to rising sea levels, which could lead to flooding and erosion, threatening vital infrastructure. Additionally, the city may see a rise in storm intensity and frequency, which would further strain both urban and coastal environments. Water resource management and agricultural productivity may become challenges due to shifting climate conditions. Notably, our assessment did not identify any technology-enabled climate resilience solutions specific to the area. Recognizing and addressing these vulnerabilities is essential for enhancing the city's preparedness for future climate scenarios.

Hazard Outlook

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

Elevation

24th percentile High exposure

At 20 m elevation, Mar del Plata faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Mar del Plata
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Rainfall

57th percentile Elevated exposure

Mar del Plata's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.

Mar del Plata
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Heavy Rainfall Days

32nd percentile Moderate exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Mar del Plata ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.

Mar del Plata
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Temperature

10th percentile Lower exposure

Mar del Plata's projected maximum temperature of 7.9°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Mar del Plata
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

1st percentile Lower exposure

Mar del Plata may experience heatwaves lasting up to 2 days, lower than most other cities.

Mar del Plata
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Exposure Summary

Elevation
Max Rain
Heavy Rain
Max Temp
Heatwave

Adaptation Priorities

Mar del Plata faces high exposure to elevation and elevated exposure to 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 Mar del Plata.

No solutions have been documented for Mar del Plata.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

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