Lviv
Ukraine
Lviv is projected to face significant climate hazards, including frequent heatwaves and heavy precipitation. These conditions will likely increase in intensity, posing serious risks to public health, agriculture, and infrastructure. The gradual rise in heatwave occurrences can lead to heat-related illnesses, stressing public services and compromising food security. Additionally, heavy rainfall is anticipated to result in increased flooding, threatening the region's infrastructure and disrupting daily life. This dual threat of extreme temperatures and flooding indicates that Lviv will need to brace for changing weather patterns that affect both the environment and community resilience. Currently, we have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions for this city, necessitating proactive measures to address these impending challenges. Addressing these climate hazards will be crucial for safeguarding Lviv's future.
Hazard Outlook
How will Lviv'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, Lviv ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 301 m elevation, Lviv faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Lviv's projected maximum temperature of 8.2°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Lviv may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Lviv's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Lviv faces elevated 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 Lviv.
No solutions have been documented for Lviv.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
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