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Edmonton

Canada

Edmonton is projected to face increased frequency of heatwaves in the coming years, posing significant risks to public health, infrastructure, and energy resources. With rising average temperatures, the city will likely experience longer and more severe heat episodes, leading to heat-related illnesses and heightened mortality rates. The urban heat island effect may further complicate the situation, intensifying local temperatures beyond those of surrounding areas. This increase in heat can strain healthcare systems and disrupt local ecosystems, which may also affect water supply availability. Furthermore, the demands placed by heatwaves can lead to greater energy consumption, stressing existing infrastructure. While adaptation strategies are essential for addressing these challenges, we have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions specifically tailored for Edmonton. It is crucial to recognize the vulnerabilities the city faces as it prepares for a future characterized by climate-related threats and hazards.

Hazard Outlook

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

Longest Heatwave

28th percentile Moderate exposure

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

Edmonton
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Heavy Rainfall Days

38th percentile Moderate exposure

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

Edmonton
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Temperature

15th percentile Lower exposure

Edmonton's projected maximum temperature of 8.1°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Edmonton
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Maximum Rainfall

6th percentile Lower exposure

Edmonton's projected maximum rainfall of 5 mm is lower than most cities globally.

Edmonton
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

87th percentile Lower exposure

At 691 m elevation, Edmonton faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Edmonton
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

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Heavy Rain
Max Temp
Max Rain
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Adaptation Priorities

Edmonton 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 Edmonton.

No solutions have been documented for Edmonton.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

Recommended Solutions

Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Edmonton's resilience portfolio

Heat Emergency Registry and Surveillance System
80%
From: St. Louis

The St. Louis Department of Health utilizes a specialized database of residents who may require assistance during emergencies, combined with surveillance systems to monitor public safety during heat events.
Smart Sensor Network for Urban Tree Monitoring and Care
81%
From: Copenhagen

Street Lab operates as Copenhagen's testing ground for smart city solutions in real urban space, based on the award-winning Copenhagen Connecting concept.
GIS-Based Urban Tree Inventory and Management System
80%
From: St. Louis

The City of St. Louis Forestry Division maintains an active database of trees that it manages, with a GIS-based inventory for street trees and nearly all of the City's larger parks.
Green Light District Heritage Retrofitting Initiative
83%
From: Amsterdam

Amsterdam has established a strategic collaboration with Climate KIC, the EU's innovation platform for scaling up proven climate solutions.
Citizen Science Mobile Heat Mapping with Vehicle-Mounted Sensors
81%
From: Boston

With the help of the Museum of Science, volunteers attached temperature sensors to their cars and bikes to collect data in Boston, Cambridge and Brookline.
Energy Intelligence Network with Real-Time Demand Response Monitoring
78%
From: Pittsburgh

This approach leverages enhanced data collection and monitoring infrastructure to enable businesses and institutions to strategically reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods, thereby lowering costs while strengthening grid stability.
District Energy Systems and Microgrid Network
78%
From: Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh has developed an extensive network of district energy systems and microgrids designed to modernize the city's aging electrical infrastructure with advanced clean energy technologies.
Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring Network for Urban Planning
78%
From: Warsaw

Warsaw has established one of Europe's largest air quality monitoring networks to support evidence-based urban planning and environmental policy implementation.
Triple Bottom Line Analysis Tool for Green Infrastructure Assessment
78%
From: Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority employed Impact Infrastructure's AUTOCASE tool to conduct triple bottom line analysis that incorporated environmental and social equity factors alongside financial considerations for green infrastructure projects.
Off-Grid Solar EV Charging Stations with Emergency Power Backup
78%
From: Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh deployed five portable, solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations manufactured by Envision Solar that operate independently from the electrical grid.