Valencia
Spain
Valencia is projected to face moderate climate risks that could significantly impact its ecosystem and population. The city may experience increased temperatures and altered rainfall patterns, leading to potentially more frequent and intense heatwaves. These conditions threaten public health and will likely increase energy demands. Additionally, Valencia could encounter heightened flooding risks as heavy rainfall and storm surges intensify, particularly affecting low-lying coastal areas. The agricultural sector stands to suffer from these climate shifts, jeopardizing food security due to changes in crop viability and water resource availability. This evolving climate landscape underscores the pressing need for awareness and proactive adaptation measures to effectively manage the risks associated with climate change.
Hazard Outlook
How will Valencia's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Valencia may experience heatwaves lasting up to 9 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 24 m elevation, Valencia faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Valencia's projected maximum temperature of 9.5°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Valencia ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Valencia's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Valencia faces high exposure to heatwave and 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 Valencia.
No solutions have been documented for Valencia.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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