+41.1°C in Choluteca, Honduras, August National Record, +36.8°C at Juigalpa, Nicaragua, August Record, +33.6°C in Point Salines, Grenada, August Record
Marek Kučera 
In August 2025, several locations across Central America and the Caribbean set remarkable temperature records, highlighting an intense heatwave sweeping the region.
The city of Choluteca in Honduras recorded an astonishing 41.1 °C (106.0 °F), establishing a new national August temperature record for the country.
Not far away, Juigalpa in Nicaragua also experienced extreme heat, with temperatures climbing to 36.8 °C (98.2 °F), setting a fresh August record for the region. These highs are well above the typical seasonal averages, reflecting an unusually intense and prolonged heatwave.
Further into the Caribbean, Point Salines in Grenada reached 33.6 °C (92.5 °F), marking the highest temperature ever recorded there in August. Such temperatures are exceptional for a tropical island where the ocean usually moderates extremes.
Meteorologists attribute these records to a combination of factors including a persistent high-pressure system, reduced rainfall, and warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures. The ongoing climate change trend is contributing to the frequency and intensity of these heat events, causing significant impacts on agriculture, water resources, and public health across the region.
These extreme temperatures pose increased risks of heat-related illnesses, threaten crop yields, and exacerbate drought conditions. Local authorities are urging residents to take precautions, stay hydrated, and be aware of heat risks, especially among vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly.
The August 2025 heat records in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Grenada emphasize the urgent need for enhanced climate resilience and adaptation strategies to protect communities facing hotter and more extreme weather patterns in the coming years.
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