Villahermosa
Mexico
Villahermosa is projected to face a future with increasing climate hazards, particularly extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, which may lead to frequent heatwaves. Residents will experience intensified heavy rainfall events alongside prolonged drought conditions, creating potential challenges for water supply and agricultural stability. Additionally, the region faces heightened risks related to arbovirus transmission and elevated malaria incidence due to changing climatic conditions. These combined risks underscore the need for urgent attention to the evolving climate landscape. As the city navigates these challenges, it is crucial to recognize the ongoing vulnerabilities that could impact public health, livelihoods, and overall resilience. Understanding these hazards is essential for future planning and addressing the impacts of climate change effectively.
Hazard Outlook
How will Villahermosa's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Villahermosa's projected maximum temperature of 10.6°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Villahermosa's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 21 m elevation, Villahermosa faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Villahermosa may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Villahermosa ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Villahermosa faces high exposure to max temp, max rain, 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 Villahermosa.
No solutions have been documented for Villahermosa.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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