Orlando
United States
Orlando is projected to encounter escalating climate hazards characterized by frequent heatwaves which threaten public health. The city faces an elevated transmission risk for arboviruses, notably those carried by mosquitoes, heightening concerns over diseases such as Zika and West Nile virus. Additionally, Orlando is expected to see increased risks of malaria due to changing climate conditions favoring mosquito proliferation. These climate-induced challenges will likely impose significant strain on public health systems as heat-related illnesses may surge, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. Without interventions to mitigate these challenges, the combination of rising temperatures and the surge in vector-borne diseases indicates a concerning future for Orlando’s health and well-being. The anticipated climate vulnerabilities emphasize the urgent need for research and data collection to address these critical risks effectively.
Hazard Outlook
How will Orlando's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 33 m elevation, Orlando faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Orlando's projected maximum temperature of 9.3°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Orlando may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Orlando ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Orlando's projected maximum rainfall of 10 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Orlando faces 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 Orlando.
No solutions have been documented for Orlando.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Orlando's resilience portfolio
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Untitled Solution
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