Aracaju
Brazil
Aracaju is projected to face significant climate hazards, including frequent heavy precipitation, which may lead to increased flooding and related infrastructure challenges. This city faces a future characterized by a high risk of arbovirus transmission, exacerbated by warmer and wetter weather that encourages mosquito proliferation. The elevated malaria risk further highlights potential public health vulnerabilities, as climatic factors contribute to disease spread. As these environmental changes unfold, the impact on community health and safety could be profound. We have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions specific to Aracaju at this time, underscoring the need for further investigation into adaptive strategies tailored to these emerging climate challenges.
Hazard Outlook
How will Aracaju's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 18 days of heavy rainfall expected, Aracaju ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 11 m elevation, Aracaju faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Aracaju's projected maximum temperature of 8.7°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Aracaju may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Aracaju's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Aracaju faces high exposure to heavy rain, 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 Aracaju.
No solutions have been documented for Aracaju.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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