Morelia
Mexico
Morelia is projected to face moderate climate risks in the future, driven by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns. These changes may impact water availability and agricultural output, heightening food security concerns. Furthermore, the city could experience increased occurrences of extreme weather events, including storms and drought, which would undermine infrastructure and public health. The vulnerability of communities in Morelia hinges on their exposure to these climatic impacts and long-term trends. This unpredictability complicates urban planning and resource management, making it crucial to acknowledge these risks in efforts to provide for the population. Overall, anticipating climate challenges will be vital for enhancing resilience and adaptation strategies against expected adverse effects in the region.
Hazard Outlook
How will Morelia's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Morelia may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Morelia's projected maximum temperature of 8.5°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 8 days of heavy rainfall expected, Morelia ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Morelia's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 1898 m elevation, Morelia faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Morelia faces elevated exposure to heatwave. 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 Morelia.
No solutions have been documented for Morelia.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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