Xalapa
Mexico
Xalapa is projected to face an increasingly severe climate hazard of frequent heatwaves, which will exacerbate public health concerns, particularly for vulnerable populations. These heatwaves will challenge the agricultural sector, disrupting growing seasons and potentially reducing crop yields, jeopardizing food security. Additionally, this climate change event will strain water resources, as rising temperatures lead to heightened evaporation rates and increased water demand. The future impacts of these heatwaves may overwhelm existing infrastructure and services, underscoring the urgency of developing adaptive strategies. It is important to note that technology-enabled climate resilience solutions have not yet been documented for Xalapa, creating a significant gap in preparedness and response capabilities, necessitating prompt attention to these rising climate hazards.
Hazard Outlook
How will Xalapa's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Xalapa's projected maximum rainfall of 11 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Xalapa may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Xalapa ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Xalapa's projected maximum temperature of 7.8°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Elevation
At 1425 m elevation, Xalapa faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Xalapa faces elevated exposure to max 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 Xalapa.
No solutions have been documented for Xalapa.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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