Munich
Germany
Munich is projected to face a future characterized by frequent heavy precipitation events, which pose significant climate hazards. The increased rainfall intensifies flooding risks, potentially straining the city's infrastructure, especially in vulnerable urban areas. This leads to rapid runoff and exacerbates erosion, impacting water quality and public health. Groundwater levels are also anticipated to rise, complicating water resource management. With the frequency and intensity of these precipitation events expected to increase, it becomes imperative for the city to understand and adapt to these evolving challenges. The impact on local ecosystems and increased flooding necessitate attention to mitigating risks as these hazards are a critical aspect of the city’s climate vulnerability landscape.
Hazard Outlook
How will Munich's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Munich ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Munich's projected maximum temperature of 8.3°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Munich may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Munich's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 523 m elevation, Munich faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Munich 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 Munich.
No solutions have been documented for Munich.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Munich's resilience portfolio
Citizen Science Mobile Heat Mapping with Vehicle-Mounted Sensors
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Integrated Metropolitan Meteorological Monitoring Network
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Untitled Solution
80%The Greater Manchester Combined Authority developed Mapping Greater Manchester, a series of open data maps designed to support an open and inclusive approach to sustainable and resilient development across the city-region.
Heat Risk Story Map and Vulnerability Index
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Integrated 1D-2D Hydraulic Modeling for Urban Drainage Systems
81%Mathematical modelling of wastewater and stormwater systems was undertaken with SWMM (1D) and Basement (2D), mostly in the downtown area (drainage catchments J&L).
Digital Surface Flood Warning System with Multi-Sensor Network
80%Manchester City Council has committed to investing in remote monitoring systems at known flooding sites to enable a more effective response.