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Fresno

United States

Fresno is projected to face severe climate hazards, particularly extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes. The city will likely experience a rise in the frequency and intensity of heat events in the coming years. These escalating temperatures pose significant risks to public health, with vulnerable populations potentially facing increased health complications. Additionally, urban infrastructure may be strained by the challenges presented by extreme heat, impacting energy consumption and water resources. The risks associated with these climate hazards underscore the necessity for proactive planning and adaptation efforts. As these climate-related threats evolve, it becomes vital to recognize and prepare for their implications on the community's overall resilience. While current data does not highlight specific technology-enabled climate resilience solutions for Fresno, understanding these projected hazards is critical for future planning.

Hazard Outlook

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

Maximum Temperature

79th percentile High exposure

Fresno's projected maximum temperature of 10.9°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Fresno
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

37th percentile Moderate exposure

Fresno may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.

Fresno
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Heavy Rainfall Days

36th percentile Moderate exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Fresno ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.

Fresno
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Rainfall

35th percentile Moderate exposure

Fresno's projected maximum rainfall of 9 mm is near the median of cities globally.

Fresno
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

53rd percentile Moderate exposure

At 102 m elevation, Fresno faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Fresno
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

Max Temp
Heatwave
Heavy Rain
Max Rain
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Fresno faces high 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 Fresno.

No solutions have been documented for Fresno.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

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