Poznan
Poland
Poznan is projected to face significant climate challenges, notably frequent heavy precipitation. These climate hazards are set to increase, leading to more severe rain events and a higher risk of flooding within the city. With an enhanced occurrence of flooding, the city may struggle to manage waterlogging and overwhelm existing drainage systems, disrupting local infrastructure and posing risks to public safety. The increase in heavy rainfall could also contribute to soil erosion and jeopardize agricultural practices in nearby regions. Vulnerable communities may suffer from health risks associated with flooding and stagnant water conditions, increasing susceptibility to waterborne diseases. While understanding these climate risks is essential for effective urban planning, technology-enabled solutions for climate resilience are yet to be documented for Poznan, highlighting an area needing focus to mitigate these evolving climate challenges.
Hazard Outlook
How will Poznan'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, Poznan ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 75 m elevation, Poznan faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Poznan's projected maximum temperature of 8.6°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Poznan may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Poznan's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Poznan faces 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 Poznan.
No solutions have been documented for Poznan.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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