Barcelona could suffer heat waves up to 6ºC more intense by the end of the century

By 2100, Barcelona heatwaves could spike

Heatwaves in Barcelona’s Metropolitan Area could intensify by as much as 6°C by the end of the century if greenhouse gas emissions remain unchecked, according to new research from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. The study, which examined past heatwave episodes and projected future conditions using high-resolution simulations, warns of a drastically hotter and drier urban environment by… Source

Barcelona could suffer heat waves up to 6ºC more intense by the end of the century

Heat waves that already affect the population of the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona (AMB) could significantly intensify in the future, with temperature increases of up to 6ºC and a general reduction in relative humidity in cities by the end of the century.

Environmental News Network - Barcelona Could Suffer Heat Waves Up to 6ºC More Intense by the End of the Century

This is shown in a study carried out by ICTA-UAB, which warns of an increase in average maximum temperatures of 4ºC and average minimum temperatures of 3.5ºC if greenhouse gas emissions are not drastically reduced.