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Albuquerque

United States

Albuquerque is projected to experience a future characterized by moderate climate risks, primarily driven by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns. Increased average temperatures may lead to more frequent heatwaves, posing health risks to vulnerable populations. Additionally, the city will face challenges related to potential water scarcity as changing precipitation may alter groundwater recharge rates and surface water availability. The increased likelihood of drought conditions can exacerbate stress on local ecosystems and water resources. Furthermore, rising temperatures can impact agriculture, with shifting growing seasons affecting crop yields and food security. Albuquerque's residents will need to adapt to these anticipated changes, which will likely affect everyday life and economic stability. Understanding these climate risks is essential for developing strategies to enhance community resilience in the future.

Hazard Outlook

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

Maximum Temperature

51st percentile Elevated exposure

Albuquerque's projected maximum temperature of 9.6°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Albuquerque
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

66th percentile Elevated exposure

Albuquerque may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, higher than most other cities.

Albuquerque
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Heavy Rainfall Days

49th percentile Moderate exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Albuquerque ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.

Albuquerque
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Rainfall

14th percentile Lower exposure

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

Albuquerque
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

96th percentile Lower exposure

At 1531 m elevation, Albuquerque faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Albuquerque
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

Max Temp
Heatwave
Heavy Rain
Max Rain
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Albuquerque faces elevated exposure to max temp, heatwave. 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 Albuquerque.

No solutions have been documented for Albuquerque.

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