Winnipeg
Canada
Winnipeg is projected to face moderate climate risks that may significantly impact its future. The city will likely experience rising temperatures, leading to more frequent and intense heat waves, which pose challenges to public health and energy demands. Additionally, changes in precipitation patterns may result in increased flooding risks, particularly in vulnerable low-lying regions. The anticipated alterations in climate can disrupt local ecosystems, agriculture, and habitats, potentially exacerbating socio-economic disparities among communities. These climate hazards underscore the need for local resilience strategies to address the shifting landscape and its potential effects on infrastructure and population well-being. Nevertheless, technology-enabled climate resilience solutions tailored specifically for Winnipeg have not yet been documented, highlighting a critical area for future investigation and action as the city navigates the challenges of its evolving climate.
Hazard Outlook
How will Winnipeg's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Winnipeg may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Winnipeg's projected maximum temperature of 8.8°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Winnipeg ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 236 m elevation, Winnipeg faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Winnipeg's projected maximum rainfall of 7 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Winnipeg faces elevated exposure to heatwave. 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 Winnipeg.
No solutions have been documented for Winnipeg.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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