Exposure to Extreme Heat on the Rise (IMAGE)

National Center for Atmospheric Research/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Exposure to Extreme Heat on the Rise

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This graphic illustrates the expected increase in average annual person-days of exposure to extreme heat for each US Census Division when comparing the period 1971-2000 to the period 2041-2070. Person-days are calculated by multiplying the number of days when the temperature is expected to hit at least 95 degrees by the number of people who are projected to live in the areas where extreme heat is occurring. The scale is in billions.

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