Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland is projected to face moderate climate risks characterized by increased rainfall and rising sea levels. These hazards could result in flooding and erosion, threatening infrastructure and community safety. Additionally, water availability and quality may be adversely affected as climate conditions evolve. More intense weather events pose challenges for local ecosystems, requiring urgent attention to mitigate these future vulnerabilities. While notable climate risks are identifiable, we have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions for Auckland. Recognizing these challenges is essential to foster effective planning and preparedness in the face of anticipated climate impacts.
Hazard Outlook
How will Auckland's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Auckland may experience heatwaves lasting up to 11 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 15 m elevation, Auckland faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Auckland's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Auckland ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Auckland's projected maximum temperature of 6.4°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Auckland faces high exposure to heatwave, elevation and elevated exposure to 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 Auckland.
No solutions have been documented for Auckland.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
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