San Salvador
El Salvador
San Salvador is projected to face significant climate hazards, including frequent heatwaves and prolonged drought conditions that threaten water availability and agriculture. These extreme temperature events can adversely impact health, leading to increased morbidity. Additionally, the city will experience a high risk of arbovirus transmission, potentially resulting in outbreaks of diseases such as dengue fever. Alongside this, heightened malaria risks are anticipated, driven by climate changes that favor mosquito populations. The convergence of these factors suggests an increasingly challenging environment, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive understanding of San Salvador's climate vulnerabilities to prepare effectively for the future.
Hazard Outlook
How will San Salvador's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
San Salvador's projected maximum temperature of 9.3°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
San Salvador may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
San Salvador's projected maximum rainfall of 10 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, San Salvador ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 645 m elevation, San Salvador faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
San Salvador 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 San Salvador.
No solutions have been documented for San Salvador.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify San Salvador'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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River Hydraulic Modeling and Water Quality Monitoring System
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Smart Water Metering for Real-Time Distribution Network Management
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