Extreme Heat Risk in Hong Kong, China
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 7,546,000 people
- History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Heat - Hong Kong (2026-06-23) — 7,465,500 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
How Hong Kong Compares
Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Hong Kong
Extreme Heat - Hong Kong
September 1, 2025 — WARNING
7,546,000 people exposed; $1,179,901M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Hong Kong
September 10, 2025 — WARNING
7,577,000 people exposed; $1,179,901M capital exposed
Extreme heat - Hong Kong
July 22, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - Hong Kong
June 22, 2026 — WARNING
7,465,500 people exposed; $1,178,626M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Hong Kong
September 26, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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How this data is built
Hong Kong, China extreme heat risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live extreme heat monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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