Module profile
Climate Risk score
84/100
Climate exposure, hazard frequency, and adaptation context for floods, heat, storms, and wildfires.
Climate Risk in Oslo84/100
Climate Risk
Climate Risk in Oslo
Oslo carries moderate climate risk centered on heavy precipitation and stormwater pressure, with strong adaptation planning. Climate Risk in Oslo scores 84/100, placing it in the strong group of the indexed set.
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Module score
- 84/100
Primary hazard
Heavy rain
Stormwater and surface flooding are the main short-term hazards.
Heat exposure
Low
Northern-Europe context limits sustained heat stress.
Adaptation capacity
Strong
Long-running planning supports resilience.
Oslo climate risk data table
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| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Primary hazard | Heavy rain | Active drainage upgrades target this risk. |
| Heat exposure | Low | Heat is a smaller driver than for southern peers. |
| Adaptation capacity | Strong | Public-realm and infrastructure investments are key levers. |
Climate Risk city comparison
A crawlable comparison across a selection of same-country and top-scoring cities. The complete set is reachable via the rankings, the cities index, and each city profile.
| City | Score | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oslo (this page) | 84/100 | Oslo carries moderate climate risk centered on heavy precipitation and stormwater pressure, with strong adaptation planning. |
| Narvik | 88/100 | Narvik's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Steinkjer Municipality | 88/100 | Steinkjer Municipality's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Hammerfest | 88/100 | Hammerfest's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Florø | 88/100 | Florø's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Eidsvoll Municipality | 88/100 | Eidsvoll Municipality's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Jessheim | 88/100 | Jessheim's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Tromsø Municipality | 87/100 | Tromsø Municipality's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Haugesund Municipality | 86/100 | Haugesund Municipality's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Vadsø | 86/100 | Vadsø's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Bærum Municipality | 85/100 | Bærum Municipality's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Halden | 85/100 | Halden's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Gjøvik Municipality | 85/100 | Gjøvik Municipality's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Egersund | 85/100 | Egersund's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Elverum Municipality | 85/100 | Elverum Municipality's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Sandnes | 84/100 | Sandnes's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Drammen | 84/100 | Drammen's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Lillehammer | 84/100 | Lillehammer's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Alta | 84/100 | Alta's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Kristiansund Municipality | 84/100 | Kristiansund Municipality's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Karmøy Municipality | 84/100 | Karmøy Municipality's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Sarpsborg | 83/100 | Sarpsborg's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Ålesund | 83/100 | Ålesund's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Sandefjord | 83/100 | Sandefjord's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Molde Municipality | 83/100 | Molde Municipality's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Bodø | 83/100 | Bodø's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Porsgrunn | 83/100 | Porsgrunn's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Ullensaker Municipality | 83/100 | Ullensaker Municipality's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Skien | 82/100 | Skien's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Mo i Rana | 82/100 | Mo i Rana's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Arendal | 82/100 | Arendal's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
Interpretation
Climate-risk scoring combines hazard exposure with adaptation capacity. Across the indexed cities the climate risk average is 69/100, so Oslo is 15 points above the median. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 3 institutional references.
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Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
3 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
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Oslo city profile
Return to the complete Oslo profile with all module scores and source context.
Cost of Living in Oslo
Affordability, essential costs, and day-to-day financial pressure for residents.
Air Quality in Oslo
Health-oriented air-quality conditions with context from WHO, EEA, and EPA benchmarks.
Energy in Oslo
Clean-energy readiness, grid resilience, and solar or efficiency opportunity signals.
Safety in Oslo
Personal safety, institutional trust, and resilience signals informed by international safety and crime data.
Internet Speed in Oslo
Broadband and mobile connectivity quality, latency, and digital-readiness signals for residents and remote workers.
Overall Intelligence
A balanced ranking of cities across affordability, air quality, clean-energy readiness, and resilience.
Quality of Life
Cities that combine strong services, mobility, safety, clean air, and resilience into a healthy day-to-day profile.