León
Mexico
León is projected to experience moderate climate risks that may impact its communities and infrastructure. Key climate hazards include fluctuating temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and potential extreme weather events. These risks are likely to affect water availability, agricultural productivity, and public health within the region. As climate change continues to unfold, vulnerabilities associated with economic disparities and resource management may exacerbate the city's challenges. It is essential for local stakeholders to be aware of these threats and to engage in planning processes that address the potential impacts of climate fluctuations. Adaptation measures will become increasingly critical as León faces a future where these moderate climate risks may evolve. While current research and data collection do not provide technology-enabled climate resilience solutions for this city, ongoing assessments may guide future efforts to enhance adaptive capacity and community resilience.
Hazard Outlook
How will León's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
León's projected maximum temperature of 8.7°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
León may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, León ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
León's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 1802 m elevation, León faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
León shows moderate or lower exposure across measured climate hazards.
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 León.
No solutions have been documented for León.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
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