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Lanzhou

China

Lanzhou is projected to face moderate climate risks that could significantly impact its environmental and socio-economic conditions. Climate change is expected to cause alterations in temperature and precipitation patterns, leading to potential water shortages and agricultural challenges. These changes may exacerbate vulnerabilities in various sectors, including public health and food security. Continued monitoring and assessments are essential to comprehend the full range of risks associated with climate change. The city will need to adapt to these future conditions to mitigate risks and ensure resilience against climate impacts. Planning for sustainable practices and resource management will play a key role in addressing the challenges to come and enhancing community preparedness. As climate hazards evolve, understanding their implications will be crucial for driving proactive measures and ensuring the safety and stability of Lanzhou in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Hazard Outlook

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

Maximum Temperature

37th percentile Moderate exposure

Lanzhou's projected maximum temperature of 9.1°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Lanzhou
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

5th percentile Lower exposure

Lanzhou may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.

Lanzhou
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Heavy Rainfall Days

24th percentile Lower exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Lanzhou ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Lanzhou
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Rainfall

6th percentile Lower exposure

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

Lanzhou
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

96th percentile Lower exposure

At 1532 m elevation, Lanzhou faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Lanzhou
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

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Heatwave
Heavy Rain
Max Rain
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou.

No solutions have been documented for Lanzhou.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

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