Marseille
France
Marseille is projected to face moderate climate risks that may significantly impact its environment and urban infrastructure. The city is anticipated to experience increased temperatures and more frequent heat waves, which could lead to heightened water scarcity and pressure on local resources. Changes in precipitation patterns might result in heavier rainfall events, contributing to potential flooding risks. As severe storms become more common, urban infrastructure could be at risk, raising concerns for residents' safety and well-being. The projected climate hazards highlight the importance of proactive strategies to manage and mitigate these vulnerabilities effectively, ensuring that the city can adapt to emerging climate challenges in the future.
Hazard Outlook
How will Marseille's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Marseille may experience heatwaves lasting up to 9 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Marseille ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 78 m elevation, Marseille faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Marseille's projected maximum temperature of 9.0°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Marseille's projected maximum rainfall of 9 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Marseille faces high exposure to heatwave and elevated exposure to heavy rain, 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 Marseille.
No solutions have been documented for Marseille.
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