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Wroclaw

Poland

Wroclaw is projected to face a future where frequent heavy precipitation will result in considerable challenges for the city. Climate models indicate an increase in the intensity and frequency of rainfall events. This intensification is likely to lead to a higher risk of flooding, which may overwhelm drainage systems and affect critical infrastructure. The vulnerability to such hazards can disrupt daily life, affecting transportation and public services, and can pose significant risks to public safety. As rainfall patterns shift, Wroclaw will need to contend with potential economic repercussions from infrastructure damage and increased maintenance costs. The city has not yet documented technology-enabled climate resilience solutions to effectively address these challenges. Thus, understanding and preparing for these climate hazards is essential for Wroclaw's future sustainability and resilience.

Hazard Outlook

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

Heavy Rainfall Days

79th percentile High exposure

With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Wroclaw ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

Wroclaw
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Temperature

30th percentile Moderate exposure

Wroclaw's projected maximum temperature of 8.8°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Wroclaw
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Elevation

56th percentile Moderate exposure

At 121 m elevation, Wroclaw faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Wroclaw
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Longest Heatwave

21st percentile Lower exposure

Wroclaw may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, lower than most other cities.

Wroclaw
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

19th percentile Lower exposure

Wroclaw's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.

Wroclaw
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Exposure Summary

Heavy Rain
Max Temp
Elevation
Heatwave
Max Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Wroclaw faces high 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 Wroclaw.

No solutions have been documented for Wroclaw.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

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