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Mexico City is projected to face moderate climate risks, which necessitates proactive measures for resilience. The city implements and plans technology-enabled solutions that focus on climate resilience across various sectors. Current initiatives include employing remote sensing and geospatial data for enhanced urban planning and monitoring. Integrated sensor networks are also critical in tracking climate impacts and informing policies. Furthermore, investments in smart city systems and digital twins are aimed at revolutionizing infrastructure management, allowing for adaptable responses to climate challenges. These comprehensive strategies highlight Mexico City's commitment to establishing robust responses to projected climate risks and ensuring sustainable urban development moving forward.

Hazard Outlook

How will Mexico City's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Longest Heatwave

27th percentile Moderate exposure

Mexico City may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.

Mexico City
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Heavy Rainfall Days

49th percentile Moderate exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Mexico City ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.

Mexico City
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Rainfall

27th percentile Moderate exposure

Mexico City's projected maximum rainfall of 8 mm is near the median of cities globally.

Mexico City
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

6th percentile Lower exposure

Mexico City's projected maximum temperature of 7.6°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Mexico City
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Elevation

99th percentile Lower exposure

At 2237 m elevation, Mexico City faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Mexico City
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

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Heavy Rain
Max Rain
Max Temp
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Adaptation Priorities

Mexico City shows moderate or lower exposure across measured climate hazards.

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 Mexico City.

Climate Risk Atlas and Integrated Information Infrastructure

Mexico City has developed a comprehensive information infrastructure that integrates climate risk data, vulnerability assessments, and planning tools...

Climate Risk Atlas with Integrated Flood Mapping and Vulnerability Data

Mexico City's Climate Action Programme includes the development of a climate risk atlas that integrates comprehensive flood mapping and hazard data...

Telemetry and Remote Control Water Distribution Optimization System

SACMEX, the Department of the Government of Mexico City under its Secretariat of Environment, initiated a comprehensive telemetry and remote control...

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