Sacramento
United States
Sacramento is projected to face rising climate risks, particularly through extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes. The frequency and intensity of heatwaves will increase, presenting considerable health threats for the population. Additionally, the risk of malaria is expected to rise as warmer temperatures create favorable conditions for disease transmission. These hazards threaten public health and place pressure on the city’s infrastructure and resources. As Sacramento adapts, the challenges posed by extreme heat and its associated risks underline a critical need for informed responses. Addressing these vulnerabilities is essential as the city prepares for a future marked by climate change impacts.
Hazard Outlook
How will Sacramento's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Sacramento's projected maximum temperature of 11.1°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Elevation
At 21 m elevation, Sacramento faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Sacramento's projected maximum rainfall of 11 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Sacramento may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Sacramento ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Sacramento faces high exposure to max temp, elevation and elevated exposure to max rain. 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 Sacramento.
No solutions have been documented for Sacramento.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Sacramento's resilience portfolio
Real-Time Benzene Alert and Monitoring System (RABITS)
81%The Houston Health Department developed and operates the Rapid Alert Benzene Information: Time Sensitive (RABITS) system to inform where and when elevated benzene concentrations are detected so the department can respond more quickly with more specific monitoring or enforcement.
Heat Emergency Registry and Surveillance System
81%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
83%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 Canopy Mapping for Heat Mitigation
82%Fort Lauderdale will use GIS mapping and other tools to evaluate shade and cooling available at pedestrian, transit (train and bus) and bicycle facilities, and assess whether the urban tree canopy is sufficient to protect people from heat and pollution.
GIS-Based Urban Tree Inventory and Management System
81%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.
Citizen Science Mobile Heat Mapping with Vehicle-Mounted Sensors
91%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.
LiDAR Elevation Data System for Sea-Level Rise Vulnerability Mapping
82%Broward County coordinates with agency partners to ensure the coordinated acquisition of, access to, and informed use of LiDAR and other high-resolution elevation data for resiliency and adaptation planning, studies, stormwater modeling, asset management, and other purposes.
Urban Heat Vulnerability Mapping and Green Infrastructure Planning
82%Through continued technical assistance provided by Earth Economics and the Urban Green Infrastructure Lab, preliminary urban heat mapping and a high-level analysis of vulnerabilities were completed for Broward County.