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Cincinnati

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Cincinnati is projected to experience increasing climate hazards, primarily from frequent heatwaves. These extreme heat events are anticipated to become more severe and frequent, posing significant risks to public health, particularly for vulnerable demographics such as the elderly and low-income communities. Increased heat can lead to a rise in heat-related illnesses and considerable pressure on local healthcare systems. Additionally, the urban infrastructure may suffer from accelerated wear and tear due to heightened temperatures. The city faces a future where the combined effects of these heatwaves can significantly impact energy demands and overall livability. Addressing these projected climate risks is critical for the resilience of the community and its infrastructure. Effective adaptation strategies will be essential to safeguard against the challenges posed by an increasingly warm climate.

Hazard Outlook

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

Heavy Rainfall Days

51st percentile Elevated exposure

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

Cincinnati
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Rainfall

56th percentile Elevated exposure

Cincinnati's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.

Cincinnati
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

45th percentile Moderate exposure

Cincinnati's projected maximum temperature of 9.4°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Cincinnati
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

31st percentile Moderate exposure

Cincinnati may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.

Cincinnati
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Elevation

63rd percentile Moderate exposure

At 174 m elevation, Cincinnati faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Cincinnati
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

Heavy Rain
Max Rain
Max Temp
Heatwave
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Cincinnati faces elevated exposure to heavy rain, 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 Cincinnati.

No solutions have been documented for Cincinnati.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

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