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Annual number of nights of thermal discomfort

Figure Created 21 Jun 2016 Published 30 Jan 2017 Last modified 09 Feb 2017

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The map shows that southern cities can experience daytime conditions that represent slight to moderate heat stress at the very least. Many southern cities have also a high share of elderly people. The map does not yet show future projections of thermal discomfort in cities, although it is expected that discomfort in more northern cities will increase.