Saint Petersburg
Russia
Saint Petersburg is projected to face moderate climate risks resulting from climate change. The city will experience shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns, increasing the likelihood of flooding and extreme weather events. Rising sea levels pose a significant threat due to the city's coastal location, making it vulnerable to coastal erosion and inundation. The frequency of storms is also expected to rise, exacerbating existing risks. Additionally, changes in climate may impact water quality and availability, affecting both residents and local ecosystems. It is crucial for the city to understand these challenges to develop effective adaptation and mitigation strategies aimed at enhancing urban resilience.
Hazard Outlook
How will Saint Petersburg's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 12 m elevation, Saint Petersburg faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Saint Petersburg may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Saint Petersburg ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Saint Petersburg's projected maximum temperature of 7.2°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Saint Petersburg's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Saint Petersburg faces high exposure to 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 Saint Petersburg.
No solutions have been documented for Saint Petersburg.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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