Naples
Italy
Naples is projected to face various moderate climate risks that will challenge its sustainability. Increased temperatures are anticipated, resulting in more frequent and intense heatwaves, which will pose significant public health threats and elevate energy demands. Additionally, the city is at risk of flooding due to rising sea levels and heavier rainfall, particularly impacting coastal areas. An enhanced urban heat island effect may worsen local climatic conditions, further straining infrastructure and resources. Moreover, shifts in precipitation patterns could threaten water supply, affecting both individual use and agriculture. While we have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions for Naples, understanding these hazards is crucial for informing future strategies that address climate vulnerabilities. Emphasizing effective urban planning and comprehensive risk management will be essential to safeguard community well-being and environmental health amidst these growing climate challenges.
Hazard Outlook
How will Naples's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Naples may experience heatwaves lasting up to 10 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 27 m elevation, Naples faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Naples's projected maximum temperature of 8.6°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, Naples ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Naples's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Naples 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 Naples.
No solutions have been documented for Naples.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
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