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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

Risk: 5Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating for Sao Paulo based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
  • 16 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Largest recent event exposed 58,000,000 people

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Cold Weather - Southern And Southeast Brazil (2026-07-04) — 58,000,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
Risk: 9Historical: 10
10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Sao Paulo is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.

How Sao Paulo Compares

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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Sao Paulo

Cold Weather - Southern And Southeast Brazil

July 3, 2026 ADVISORY

58,000,000 people exposed; $3,186,685M capital exposed

Extreme Heat - Brazil

May 6, 2024 WARNING

90,800,000 people exposed; $4,021,550M capital exposed

Heat Wave - Brazil

September 4, 2024 WARNING

85,554,600 people exposed; $3,823,538M capital exposed

Extreme Heat - Southern Brazil

December 25, 2025 WARNING

83,600,000 people exposed; $3,786,562M capital exposed

Extreme Cold - Brazil

June 23, 2025 WARNING

69,188,600 people exposed; $3,013,943M 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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How this data is built

Sao Paulo, Brazil 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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