DisasterAWARE
Explore Hazard Data
0
Low

extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Sydney, Australia

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 9

Key Risk Factors

  • 2 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Largest recent event exposed 4,630,000 people

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Extreme Heat - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (2025-03-16) — 4,630,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats

1
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
8
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
Risk: 9Historical: 0
10
Risk: 9Historical: 2
Sydney is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.

How Sydney Compares

Loading chart...

Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Sydney

Extreme Heat - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

March 15, 2025 WARNING

4,630,000 people exposed; $2,215,538M capital exposed

Extreme Heat - Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

December 4, 2024 WARNING

453,000 people exposed; $65,040M 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

Related Pages

Monitor Extreme Heat Risk in Real Time

Get real-time extreme heat alerts for Sydney, Australia and hundreds of other locations with DisasterAWARE's enterprise platform.