Liverpool
United Kingdom
Liverpool is projected to face significant climate risks due to increasing instances of heavy precipitation, leading to potential flooding and stress on drainage systems. This intensification of rainfall could disrupt transportation infrastructure and affect water quality and public health. As future weather patterns evolve, the city will likely experience more frequent and severe precipitation events, heightening its vulnerability to associated hazards. The strain on urban planning and infrastructure will necessitate a closer examination of how these environmental changes will affect daily life. Additionally, technology-enabled climate resilience solutions to mitigate these challenges have not yet been documented for the city, underscoring the importance of recognizing, addressing, and preparing for these climate threats as Liverpool moves into a future marked by increased precipitation and its related impacts.
Hazard Outlook
How will Liverpool's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Liverpool ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Liverpool may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, higher than most other cities.
Elevation
At 24 m elevation, Liverpool faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Liverpool's projected maximum temperature of 6.7°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Liverpool's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Liverpool faces high exposure to heavy rain and elevated exposure to heatwave, 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 Liverpool.
No solutions have been documented for Liverpool.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Liverpool's resilience portfolio
IoT Flood Monitoring and Early Warning System
84%TX Intelligence, a subsidiary of Grupo TX, joined forces with AWS and the National Civil Protection System of Panama (SINAPROC) to implement a flood monitoring and early warning solution for the Juan Díaz river basin.
Untitled Solution
83%The Greater Manchester Combined Authority developed Mapping Greater Manchester, a series of open data maps designed to support an open and inclusive approach to sustainable and resilient development across the city-region.
Heat Risk Story Map and Vulnerability Index
83%Manchester developed a heat mapping tool to enhance understanding of the city's exposure and vulnerability to heat over time.
Local Climate Adaptation Tool (LCAT) for Evidence-Based Decision Support
83%The Local Climate Adaptation Tool (LCAT) is a UK-based national evidence-based resource designed to support local decision-makers, including public sector institutions, to take climate adaptation action.