Changes in the Tuvalu climate 

• Temperatures have warmed and will continue to warm with more very hot days in the future. 
• Rainfall shows no clear trend since 1927. Projections of annual rainfall are unclear, with models indicating little change. Wet and dry years will still occur as a result of natural variability. Extreme rainfall events are projected to become more frequent and more intense. Drought frequency is projected to decrease by the end of the century.
• Ocean acidification has been increasing in Tuvalu’s waters. It will continue to increase and threaten coral reef ecosystems.
• Sea level near Tuvalu has risen and will continue to rise throughout this century. 
• December to March wave heights and periods are projected to decrease slightly

Country Information 

Geographic coordinates:                  Lat.5⁰ – 11⁰ S, Long.176⁰ -180⁰ E

Total land area                                   26 km²

Exclusive economic zone (EEZ)     757,000 km²

Population (2011 estimate)              11,035