Acapulco
Mexico
Acapulco is projected to experience a range of climate hazards that pose significant threats to its sustainability and health. The city will face frequent heatwaves that can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses among its inhabitants. Additionally, heavy rainfall events are expected, heightening the likelihood of flooding and associated waterborne diseases. Prolonged drought conditions may arise, exacerbating concerns over water scarcity and food security. Furthermore, the transmission risk of arboviruses is likely to rise, coupled with an increased risk of malaria due to climate changes. These interconnected climate impacts underscore the urgent need for comprehensive risk assessment and strategic planning to bolster the city's resilience against future climate threats.
Hazard Outlook
How will Acapulco's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Acapulco may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Acapulco's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Acapulco's projected maximum temperature of 9.0°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Elevation
At 113 m elevation, Acapulco faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Acapulco ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Acapulco faces high exposure to heatwave and elevated exposure to max rain. 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 Acapulco.
No solutions have been documented for Acapulco.
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