The map above shows the highest and lowest temperatures ever recorded in each South American country.
As a Canadian it always makes me laugh seeing countries that have never had a single delay below freezing.
And on the flip side, Canada’s warmest temperature ever recorded was 49.6 °C (121 °F), which is warmer than any country in South America.
Here is a full list of highs and lows:
| Country | Highest Temp | Lowest Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 48.9 °C (120.0 °F) | −32.8 °C (−27.0 °F) |
| Bolivia | 46.7 °C (116.1 °F) | −25.7 °C (-14.3 °F) |
| Brazil | 44.8 °C (112.6 °F) | −14.0 °C (6.8 °F) |
| Chile | 44.9 °C (112.8 °F) | −28.5 °C (−19.3 °F) |
| Colombia | 45.0 °C (113.0 °F) | −11.0 °C (12.2 °F) |
| Ecuador | 37.5 °C (99.5°F) | −1.0 °C (30.2 °F) |
| French Guiana (France) | 39.3 °C (102.7 °F) | 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) |
| Guyana | 40.1 °C (104.2 °F) | 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) |
| Paraguay | 46.2 °C (115.2 °F) | −7.5 °C (18.5 °F) |
| Peru | 41.6 °C (106.9 °F) | −25.2 °C (−13.4 °F) |
| Suriname | Unknown | Unknown |
| Uruguay | 44.0 °C (111.2 °F) | −11.0 °C (12.2 °F) |
| Venezuela | 43.6 °C (110.5 °F) | −11.0 °C (12.2 °F) |
What’s the hottest or coldest temperature you’ve ever been in?
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