Harbin
China
Harbin is projected to face numerous climate hazards, primarily characterized by an increase in frequent heatwaves and heavy precipitation. As global temperatures rise, the city will experience more intense heat events, impacting public health and straining energy and water supplies. Simultaneously, the region will likely encounter heavy rainfall events, which can result in flooding and damage to infrastructure. These climate changes indicate that Harbin's environmental stability will be compromised, posing risks to agriculture, transportation, and overall community safety. The alterations in climate patterns signify the need for proactive measures to address these emerging vulnerabilities. As the city navigates this evolving landscape, significant challenges will arise that necessitate careful attention to the impacts of climate change on its ecosystems and populace.
Hazard Outlook
How will Harbin's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Harbin ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Harbin's projected maximum temperature of 8.8°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Harbin's projected maximum rainfall of 10 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Elevation
At 152 m elevation, Harbin faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Harbin may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Harbin faces high exposure to heavy 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 Harbin.
No solutions have been documented for Harbin.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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