Interactive map shows how hot U.S. cities will be by 2100

Interactive map shows how hot U.S. cities will be by 2100

A new report from Climate Central says that by the year 2100 Boston's weather will rival Miami's while Napa, California, will be similar to New Orleans weather-wise.

A new report from research and journalism organization Climate Central examined the likely impact of climate change on 1,001 cities worldwide. According to the data, by 2100 the temperatures in these cities will increase from anywhere between six and 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Most cities will experience warming between seven and 10 degrees.

What that means is that temperatures in Boston, by the end of the century, will be similar to the current temperatures in Miami, Florida. Temperatures in Las Vegas will align with those of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and temperatures in Memphis, Tennessee, will be similar to those of Loredo, Texas.

The interactive map found below will allow users to have a look at the future of their own city.

“Summer temperatures in most American cities are going to feel like summers now in Texas and Florida — very, very hot,” said Alyson Kenward, lead researcher of the analysis, in a statement.

The temperature indicated does not represent the humidity or dew point levels, which can have s significant impact on how warm the weather “feels.” It also does not take into account the potential impact of reducing carbon emissions. However, this shouldn’t necessarily make people feel better. Other things that the map does not include are rising sea levels and a likely increase in storms and severe weather events.

The afternoon temperature in a city won’t matter a great deal if the city in question is under water. Additional maps and information about other impacts of climate change can be found on the Environmental Protection Agency’s website.

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