Zurich
Switzerland
Zurich is projected to face increasing risks from climate change, particularly due to more frequent heavy precipitation events. These phenomena can lead to serious flooding, soil erosion, and strain on drainage systems, thus posing challenges for infrastructure reliability. The region's geographical characteristics may temporarily exacerbate flooding issues, further complicating water management. Additionally, heavy rainfall events threaten local ecosystems, resulting in potential declines in water quality. As urban expansion continues, the vulnerability to stormwater management issues and urban flooding may worsen. Hence, Zurich's future will hinge on effectively addressing these climate hazards to bolster community resilience and infrastructural durability, mitigating the socio-economic impacts of these challenges.
Hazard Outlook
How will Zurich's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Zurich ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Zurich may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Zurich's projected maximum rainfall of 8 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Zurich's projected maximum temperature of 8.5°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Elevation
At 441 m elevation, Zurich faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Zurich faces elevated exposure to heavy 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 Zurich.
No solutions have been documented for Zurich.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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