Guatemala City
Guatemala
Guatemala City is projected to face significant climate challenges due to frequent heatwaves. These extreme temperature events are likely to intensify, stressing public health systems and urban infrastructure. The increase in heat-related illnesses, especially among vulnerable populations, is a significant concern. Additionally, rapid urbanization may exacerbate the urban heat island effect, leading to even higher temperatures in the city. Without documented technology-enabled climate resilience solutions to combat these challenges, residents may face serious risks to their health and overall quality of life. As climate conditions continue to change, addressing these heatwave impacts will be crucial for community well-being and safety. Ongoing research and proactive measures will be necessary for future adaptation and resilience, highlighting the urgency of tackling these climate hazards in urban planning and public policy.
Hazard Outlook
How will Guatemala City's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Guatemala City may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Guatemala City's projected maximum rainfall of 9 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Guatemala City's projected maximum temperature of 7.7°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 8 days of heavy rainfall expected, Guatemala City ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 1506 m elevation, Guatemala City faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City.
No solutions have been documented for Guatemala City.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Guatemala City's resilience portfolio
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Smart Water Metering and Automatic Meter Reading System
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Smart Water Meter System with AI-Powered Consumption Analytics
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