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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Melbourne, Australia

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • 7 events on record in proximity
  • Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
  • Largest recent event exposed 5,890,000 people

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Frost - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (2025-10-28) — 5,890,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats

1
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
2
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
3
Phoenix, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Philadelphia, PA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Las Vegas, NV
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Tucson, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
8
Mesa, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
Mumbai, India
Risk: 9Historical: 0
10
Shanghai, China
Risk: 9Historical: 2
Melbourne is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.

How Melbourne Compares

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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Melbourne

Frost - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

October 27, 2025 — WARNING

5,890,000 people exposed; $1,940,835M capital exposed

Frost - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

July 30, 2025 — WARNING

6,180,000 people exposed; $2,004,416M capital exposed

Extreme Heat - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

February 2, 2025 — WARNING

6,230,000 people exposed; $2,012,129M capital exposed

Frost - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

August 7, 2025 — WARNING

6,070,000 people exposed; $1,984,648M capital exposed

Extreme Heat - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

February 3, 2025 — WARNING

5,720,000 people exposed; $1,913,353M capital exposed

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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