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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

97th percentile Very high exposure

With 18 days of heavy rainfall expected, Aracaju ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

Aracaju
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Elevation

15th percentile High exposure

At 11 m elevation, Aracaju faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Aracaju
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Temperature

28th percentile Moderate exposure

Aracaju's projected maximum temperature of 8.7°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Aracaju
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

6th percentile Lower exposure

Aracaju may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.

Aracaju
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

16th percentile Lower exposure

Aracaju's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.

Aracaju
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Exposure Summary

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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.

Recommended Solutions

Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Aracaju's resilience portfolio