Kharkiv
Ukraine
Kharkiv is projected to face a future where dangerous heat extremes become increasingly common. These rising temperatures will pose significant risks to public health, exacerbating heat-related illnesses and increasing mortality rates during extreme weather events. Additionally, the strain on water resources will intensify, leading to potential drought conditions and impacting agriculture and water availability. Energy demand will also rise to cope with the heat, potentially overwhelming the infrastructure and leading to power outages. Vulnerable populations, particularly those with pre-existing health issues, will be disproportionately affected. As the climate continues to change, the city will need to navigate these growing challenges, adapting to ensure the well-being of its residents while addressing the stresses placed on its environmental and urban systems. The interconnectedness of these risks highlights the urgent need for proactive measures to mitigate their impacts.
Hazard Outlook
How will Kharkiv's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Kharkiv's projected maximum temperature of 9.4°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Kharkiv may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Kharkiv ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 115 m elevation, Kharkiv faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Kharkiv's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Kharkiv 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 Kharkiv.
No solutions have been documented for Kharkiv.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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