Ürümqi
China
Ürümqi is projected to face severe climate hazards, including extreme heat, dangerous heat extremes, and frequent heatwaves. As climate change progresses, residents will likely encounter a growing number of heat-related health risks. Additionally, the region will experience frequent heavy precipitation events, leading to increased flood risks and infrastructure challenges. The combination of rising temperatures and intense precipitation creates vulnerabilities in urban planning and public health. Overall, the city must prepare for a future where these climate hazards significantly impact everyday life and necessitate proactive risk management and adaptation strategies to mitigate adverse outcomes.
Hazard Outlook
How will Ürümqi's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Ürümqi ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Ürümqi's projected maximum temperature of 10.2°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Ürümqi may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Ürümqi's projected maximum rainfall of 4 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 769 m elevation, Ürümqi faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Ürümqi faces high exposure to heavy rain and elevated exposure to max temp. 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 Ürümqi.
No solutions have been documented for Ürümqi.
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