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Budapest

Hungary

Budapest is projected to face increased climate risks in the future, marked primarily by rising temperatures leading to more frequent heatwaves and heightened health concerns. The city will likely experience altered precipitation patterns, resulting in intensified rainfall and potential flooding, which could disrupt urban infrastructure. Water scarcity is another significant threat during prolonged dry periods, impacting water resource availability. Additionally, the effects of climate change may amplify existing socio-economic inequalities, making vulnerable populations even more susceptible to these environmental challenges. Given these factors, understanding and addressing the specific vulnerabilities related to these moderate climate risks will be essential for the city's preparedness and resilience strategies moving forward.

Hazard Outlook

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

Maximum Temperature

38th percentile Moderate exposure

Budapest's projected maximum temperature of 9.1°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Budapest
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

36th percentile Moderate exposure

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

Budapest
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Elevation

56th percentile Moderate exposure

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

Budapest
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Heavy Rainfall Days

20th percentile Lower exposure

With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Budapest ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Budapest
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Rainfall

9th percentile Lower exposure

Budapest's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.

Budapest
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Exposure Summary

Max Temp
Heatwave
Elevation
Heavy Rain
Max Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Budapest 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 Budapest.

No solutions have been documented for Budapest.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

Recommended Solutions

Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Budapest's resilience portfolio

Untitled Solution
84%
From: Vancouver

The City of Vancouver launched the Hazard & Risk Explorer in 2024, an interactive online platform designed to improve public access to information on climate hazards through a multi-hazard and risk story map.
Multifunctional Park-and-Ride Energy and Water Management Hubs
92%
From: Warsaw

Warsaw has developed an integrated approach to transforming parking facilities into multifunctional energy hubs that combine renewable power generation, electric vehicle infrastructure, and sustainable water management.
Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring Network for Urban Planning
92%
From: Warsaw

Warsaw has established one of Europe's largest air quality monitoring networks to support evidence-based urban planning and environmental policy implementation.
DIY Air Cleaner Program for Wildfire Smoke Protection
84%
From: Vancouver

The City of Vancouver expanded a DIY air cleaner pilot program in partnership with the Pacific Institute for Pathogens, Pandemics, and Society to provide supplies for 300 air cleaners and enable community members to build their own filtration devices.
GIS-Based Urban Tree Inventory and Management System
84%
From: St. Louis

The City of St. Louis Forestry Division maintains an active database of trees that it manages, with a GIS-based inventory for street trees and nearly all of the City's larger parks.
Integrated Metropolitan Meteorological Monitoring Network
87%
From: Lisbon

The Lisbon Metropolitan Area established an integrated meteorological monitoring network in early 2022, consisting of 18 weather stations distributed across each of its 18 municipalities.
Citizen Science Mobile Heat Mapping with Vehicle-Mounted Sensors
87%
From: Boston

With the help of the Museum of Science, volunteers attached temperature sensors to their cars and bikes to collect data in Boston, Cambridge and Brookline.
Climate Compass Environmental Data Platform
85%
From: Heidelberg

The Climate Compass is an environmental data platform developed by Heidelberg in cooperation with the Office for Environmental Protection, Trade Inspection and Energy, the Office for Digital Affairs and Information Processing, and SAP SE as an implementation partner.
Heat-Stress-Avoidant Navigation App for Vulnerable Populations
85%
From: Heidelberg

The Heat Adaptation for Vulnerable Population Groups (HEAL) project developed a heat-stress-avoidant navigation application to help at-risk groups and others navigate the city more safely during periods of extreme heat.
Integrated 1D-2D Hydraulic Modeling for Urban Drainage Systems
87%
From: Lisbon

Mathematical modelling of wastewater and stormwater systems was undertaken with SWMM (1D) and Basement (2D), mostly in the downtown area (drainage catchments J&L).