Bristol
United Kingdom
Bristol is projected to face a range of moderate climate risks, including increased temperatures, which can lead to heat stress and related health effects. Changing precipitation patterns will result in heavier rainfall and prolonged dry spells, heightening risks of flooding and drought. The city will also contend with sea-level rise that threatens coastal areas, exposing them to storm surges and erosion. Additionally, local ecosystems may suffer from the pressures of these climatic changes, impacting biodiversity. Urban areas may experience intensified urban heat island effects, leading to more significant temperature fluctuations. These hazards underline the critical need for thorough assessments and strategic planning to enhance climate resilience and protect the community from prospective impacts.
Hazard Outlook
How will Bristol's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Bristol may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Elevation
At 60 m elevation, Bristol faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Bristol ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Bristol's projected maximum temperature of 7.2°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Bristol's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Bristol faces 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 Bristol.
No solutions have been documented for Bristol.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Bristol's resilience portfolio
Community Solar Microgrid for Emergency Response and Communications
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Solar Microgrid with Battery Storage for Critical Facility Resilience
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Untitled Solution
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IoT Flood Monitoring and Early Warning System
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Heat Risk Story Map and Vulnerability Index
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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.