Madrid
Spain
Madrid is projected to face a future where extreme heat becomes increasingly common, leading to dangerous heat extremes that pose significant health risks to its residents. The intensity and frequency of these extreme heat events are expected to rise due to climate change, exacerbating issues such as urban heat islands. Vulnerable populations may be particularly impacted, experiencing heightened health challenges. Additionally, the infrastructure may encounter difficulties managing the demand for energy and water during these extreme conditions. This combination of rising temperatures and increasing frequency of heat-related hazards stresses the need for proactive measures to mitigate and adapt to these risks. Technology-enabled climate resilience solutions have not yet been documented for Madrid, highlighting an area where further research could prove beneficial.
Hazard Outlook
How will Madrid's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Madrid may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Madrid's projected maximum temperature of 10.6°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Madrid ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Madrid's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 613 m elevation, Madrid faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Madrid faces high exposure to heatwave and elevated exposure to max temp. 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 Madrid.
No solutions have been documented for Madrid.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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