Curitiba
Brazil
Curitiba is projected to face moderate climate risks in the future, particularly due to shifts in precipitation patterns and rising temperatures. The increase in intense rainfall events may lead to flooding and waterlogging, while higher temperatures could trigger more frequent heatwaves, affecting public health and increasing energy demands. Moreover, extended dry periods may challenge water supply and agriculture, particularly in urban settings dependent on predictable rainfall. Such vulnerabilities threaten essential infrastructure and urban planning efforts. The absence of documented technology-enabled solutions further complicates the city’s ability to mitigate these risks, highlighting the need for strategic resilience planning. Addressing these challenges is vital for ensuring the city’s sustainability and safety against climate change impacts.
Hazard Outlook
How will Curitiba's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Curitiba's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Curitiba ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Curitiba's projected maximum temperature of 8.5°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Curitiba may experience heatwaves lasting up to 2 days, lower than most other cities.
Elevation
At 895 m elevation, Curitiba faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Curitiba faces 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 Curitiba.
No solutions have been documented for Curitiba.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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