Cape Town, South Africa
Projection · SSP2-4.5 · 2050s
53out of 100
High
Cape Town stays in the High band but climbs 6 points within it by the 2050s, driven by the hazards below.
Emissions stay near today's levels into mid-century, then decline. Roughly where current policy points.
Extreme Heat
2.1 days above 95°F (range 1.1–3.1)
Medium confidence
Heavy Rain & Flood
4.2 days above 1 in. rain (range 3.2–5.2)
Medium confidence
Drought & Water Stress
Longest dry spell 42 days (range 33–51)
Medium confidence
Wildfire & Smoke
9.5 high fire-weather days (range 7.4–11.6)
Medium confidence
Coastal Flood & Hurricane
96 exposure index (range 75–100)
Medium confidence