Bilbao
Spain
Bilbao is projected to face substantial climate hazards, notably frequent heatwaves that are anticipated to increase in frequency and intensity. These extreme temperatures pose serious health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups, including the elderly population. The city's infrastructure might also experience strain under rising temperatures, which can lead to heightened energy demands and pressures on water resources. Moreover, air quality concerns will likely worsen during heatwaves, further impacting public health and environmental conditions. While the city may also face challenges from rising sea levels due to its coastal position, frequent heat events are highlighted as the immediate concern. It is crucial to address these challenges, as technology-enabled climate resilience solutions have not yet been documented. Mitigating the risks associated with heatwaves is vital for ensuring the health and safety of Bilbao's residents.
Hazard Outlook
How will Bilbao's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 39 m elevation, Bilbao faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Bilbao's projected maximum rainfall of 9 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Bilbao's projected maximum temperature of 6.8°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Bilbao may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, lower than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Bilbao ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Bilbao faces elevated exposure to 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 Bilbao.
No solutions have been documented for Bilbao.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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