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    Climate change in Dubuque, Iowa

    Climate change is affecting locations like Dubuque in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include more unusually warm days, heavier rain, and greater health risks from humid heat.

    Explore these pages to learn how people in Dubuque are at risk in a warming world.


    Dubuque's climate threats in include:

    Explore some ways climate change is affecting Dubuque in fall

    More warm fall days

    Fall (September-November) has warmed nationwide since 1970.

    Heavier rainfall rates

    Heavier rain threatens people, ecosystems, and infrastructure nationwide.

    More dangerous heat

    Climate change is driving hotter, longer, and more frequent extreme heat.

    Changes in severe storms

    Certain conditions favorable to thunderstorms and tornadoes are occurring more often

    Impacts to food prices

    Extreme events fueled by climate change can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains.

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    Browse climate-related graphics for all seasons localized for Dubuque, available for download and use consistent with our Terms of use.

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