Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is often considered one of the warmest inhabited places on Earth, but whether it's definitively the hottest is debatable.
While Mecca experiences extremely high temperatures, especially during the summer months, determining the absolute hottest city globally is complex and depends on the criteria used for measurement. Factors include:
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Average Annual Temperature: Mecca boasts a high average annual temperature. Business Insider reports an average of 87.3 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Peak Temperatures: Summer temperatures in Mecca can soar to 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Measurement Methodology: Different studies and sources may use varying methodologies for measuring temperature, impacting comparisons.
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Definition of "City": Considerations must be made to ensure consistent definitions of what constitutes a "city" and its boundaries.
While Mecca is undoubtedly exceptionally hot, claiming it as the hottest city definitively requires further investigation and standardized comparisons with other potential contenders based on consistent measurement methods.
