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Cleveland

United States

Cleveland is projected to face increasing climate hazards, particularly frequent heatwaves that pose serious health risks. These heat events are expected to disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. The city's infrastructure might struggle under the stress of rising temperatures, leading to power grid challenges during peak demand periods. Moreover, the frequent heatwaves may worsen urban heat island effects, resulting in higher local temperatures compared to surrounding regions. This contributes to diminished air quality and an uptick in heat-related illnesses, thereby taxing healthcare systems. Socio-economic disparities could further amplify these vulnerabilities, as low-income residents may lack access to essential cooling resources. Understanding these projected climate impacts is crucial for enhancing community resilience and addressing public health challenges effectively.

Hazard Outlook

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

Maximum Temperature

29th percentile Moderate exposure

Cleveland's projected maximum temperature of 8.8°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Cleveland
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Heavy Rainfall Days

45th percentile Moderate exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Cleveland ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.

Cleveland
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Rainfall

49th percentile Moderate exposure

Cleveland's projected maximum rainfall of 11 mm is near the median of cities globally.

Cleveland
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

67th percentile Moderate exposure

At 210 m elevation, Cleveland faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Cleveland
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Longest Heatwave

24th percentile Lower exposure

Cleveland may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, lower than most other cities.

Cleveland
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Exposure Summary

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Heavy Rain
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Adaptation Priorities

Cleveland 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 Cleveland.

No solutions have been documented for Cleveland.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

Recommended Solutions

Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Cleveland's resilience portfolio

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Downscaled Regional Climate Modeling for Local Projections
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