Extreme urban heat: a growing threat to Latin American cities Marcela SilvaCarina LakovitsPaula Restrepo Cadavid October 20, 2025 This page in: English Español Portuguese

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/calor-urbano-extremo--una-amenaza-creciente-para-las-ciudades-de From Mexico City to Santo Domingo and Buenos Aires, a new climate reality is taking shape. Average temperatures in Latin American and Caribbean cities have risen by up to 1.5°C since 1950; hot days are multiplying, and record-breaking heatwaves are far more frequent than just a few decades ago. This is not just a matter of comfort—it’s a question of health, well-being, and survival.