Extreme Heat

This indicator reports the percentage of days per year for which the daily maximum temperature is at or above the 90th percentile.

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This indicator is part of the Community Indicator Library, a project that originated with IP3 ASSESS, the Institute for People, Place, and Possibility's web-based data solution designed and built for changemakers using data to advance equitable well-being in communities around the Nation. Learn how to access data for your community with IP3 ASSESS.

Related Topics

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Climate Crisis

Resources & Tools

Screenshot of the front page of Heat Kills Thousands in the U.S. Every Year. Why Are the Deaths So Hard to Track?

Heat Kills Thousands in the U.S. Every Year. Why Are the Deaths So Hard to Track?

Resource - Blog

PDF Cover: Centering Equity to Address Extreme Heat

Centering Equity to Address Extreme Heat

Resource - Report

Webpage of Healthy Places Index Policy Guide - Extreme Heat

Healthy Places Index Policy Guide - Extreme Heat

Resource - Policy Brief

Data & Metrics

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Community Indicator Library

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Published on 01/10/2024