Santos
Brazil
Santos is projected to face significant climate hazards, including frequent heatwaves, which pose risks to public health and infrastructure. Heavy rainfall events are expected to increase, raising the likelihood of flooding and strain on local services. Additionally, the rise in temperatures is linked to an elevated risk of malaria, as mosquitoes thrive in warmer and more humid conditions. These interlinked climate hazards create a challenging landscape for the city, impacting the quality of life for residents and threatening overall resilience. The anticipated intensification of these risks underscores the urgent need for effective strategies and responses to tackle emerging vulnerabilities. As Santos prepares for these changes, attention must be focused on the multifaceted impacts of climate change on the urban environment and its inhabitants.
Hazard Outlook
How will Santos's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 9 m elevation, Santos faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Santos's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Santos's projected maximum temperature of 8.7°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Santos may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Santos ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Santos 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 Santos.
No solutions have been documented for Santos.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
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