Havana
Cuba
Havana is projected to experience a range of climate hazards that threaten its resilience and public health. The city faces increased frequency of heatwaves, which can lead to serious health impacts among residents. Prolonged drought conditions are anticipated, likely resulting in significant water scarcity and affecting agricultural activities. Additionally, the risk of arbovirus transmission is high, signaling potential outbreaks of diseases such as dengue and Zika, exacerbated by warmer climates. Malaria risk elevation further compounds public health concerns, as changing conditions may promote mosquito breeding. Overall, these vulnerabilities underline the urgent need for climate resilience strategies in response to the projected impacts.
Hazard Outlook
How will Havana's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Havana may experience heatwaves lasting up to 10 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 68 m elevation, Havana faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Havana's projected maximum rainfall of 9 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Havana's projected maximum temperature of 8.1°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Havana ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Havana faces high exposure to heatwave and elevated exposure to 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 Havana.
No solutions have been documented for Havana.
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