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Cancún

Mexico

Cancún is projected to face multiple climate hazards that will impact both public health and the local environment. The city is expected to experience frequent heatwaves, leading to potential health issues and increased demand for energy. Prolonged drought conditions threaten water availability and agricultural output. Additionally, the risk of arbovirus transmission is anticipated to rise, heightening concerns regarding diseases such as dengue and Zika. Moreover, elevated malaria risks are projected to result from shifting climate conditions and growing vector populations. These ongoing and future challenges highlight the need for attention to Cancún's climate vulnerabilities and necessitate a deeper understanding of its risks and impacts.

Hazard Outlook

How will Cancún's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Longest Heatwave

88th percentile High exposure

Cancún may experience heatwaves lasting up to 8 days, among the highest of all other cities.

Cancún
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Elevation

12th percentile High exposure

At 9 m elevation, Cancún faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Cancún
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Rainfall

41st percentile Moderate exposure

Cancún's projected maximum rainfall of 10 mm is near the median of cities globally.

Cancún
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

18th percentile Lower exposure

Cancún's projected maximum temperature of 8.3°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Cancún
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Heavy Rainfall Days

9th percentile Lower exposure

With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Cancún ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Cancún
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Exposure Summary

Heatwave
Elevation
Max Rain
Max Temp
Heavy Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Cancún faces high exposure to heatwave, 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 Cancún.

No solutions have been documented for Cancún.

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