Concord
United States
Concord is projected to face a future where frequent heatwaves become increasingly common. These extreme weather events will intensify, presenting significant risks to public health as vulnerable populations become more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Urban infrastructure might be overwhelmed by rising temperatures, leading to potential system failures in energy and water resources. Moreover, heatwaves can exacerbate air quality issues, further threatening the health of residents. As these hazards emerge, it is crucial for the city to understand the implications of climate change and the need for improved resilience strategies. Addressing these challenges will be vital for ensuring the safety and well-being of the community as Concord prepares for the impacts of ongoing climate change.
Hazard Outlook
How will Concord's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Concord ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 66 m elevation, Concord faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Concord's projected maximum rainfall of 9 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Concord's projected maximum temperature of 8.5°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Concord may experience heatwaves lasting up to 2 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Concord 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 Concord.
No solutions have been documented for Concord.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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