The hottest place on Earth, according to the officially recorded highest air temperature, is Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley, California, USA.
Death Valley's Record-Breaking Heat
On July 10, 1913, Furnace Creek Ranch recorded a staggering 134.1 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 degrees Celsius). This remains the officially recognized highest air temperature ever measured on Earth. Multiple sources corroborate this record-setting temperature, including the National Park Service (https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/nature/weather-and-climate.htm), Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highest_temperature_recorded_on_Earth), and numerous news articles (https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/death-valley-records-its-hottest-month-ever-in-july/). Death Valley's extreme heat is also frequently cited in various publications (https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/atmospheric/hottest-place-on-earth.htm, https://www.science.org/content/article/move-over-death-valley-these-are-two-hottest-spots-earth).
While other locations experience extremely high temperatures, none have officially surpassed the reading from Death Valley in 1913. It's important to note that the accuracy of the 1913 measurement has been debated, but it remains the official record.
Other Contenders for Extreme Heat:
While Death Valley holds the official record, several other locations regularly experience intense heat:
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Reaches temperatures as high as 52°C (125.6°F).
- Kebili, Tunisia: Known for its scorching desert climate.
- Mitribah, Kuwait: Another location in the Middle East with extremely high temperatures.
- Tirat Tsvi, Israel: Experiences high temperatures during the summer months.
- Turbat, Pakistan: Another contender for extremely hot temperatures.
These locations, along with others, consistently rank among the hottest places on Earth, though none have officially exceeded the record set in Death Valley.
