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Extreme Heat Risk in Sydney, Australia
Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10
Risk: 0Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 39 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- High recent activity — multiple events 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 (2025-12-21) — 7,740,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Sydney is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Sydney Compares
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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 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
December 19, 2025 — WARNING
8,130,000 people exposed; $3,018,609M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
December 18, 2025 — WARNING
8,120,000 people exposed; $3,016,599M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
December 17, 2025 — WARNING
8,080,000 people exposed; $3,008,014M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
December 20, 2025 — WARNING
7,740,000 people exposed; $2,928,256M 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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Earthquake Risk in Sydney
Score: 0/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Sydney
Score: 1/10
Tornado Risk in Sydney
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Sydney
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Sydney
Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in Sydney
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Sydney
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Sydney
Score: 9/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Melbourne, Australia
Score: 0/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Christchurch, New Zealand
Score: 0/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Suva, Fiji
Score: 5/10
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