Let's look at what temperature records in the world and the places where they were recorded. In other words, this selection is 10 hottest and coldest places on earth.
To begin with, I propose to consider the coldest ones. These places are general opinion are the coldest on Earth. Brrr – I wouldn’t want to live there (:
- Antarctica. Vostok station.
This station belongs, as you probably already guessed, to the Russians. This is where it was recorded the most cold temperature . Significant date is July 21, 1983, then there was severe frost, and the thermometer showed our planet's record -89.2 °C. And now a little more specifically about this place: the altitude above sea level is 3.5 kilometers, the station is located in the area of one of the most large lakes world: Lake Vostok of the same name. Naturally, the lake is not on the surface, it is located under the ice at a depth of 4 kilometers.
- Canada. Eureka station.
This research station is often called the coldest populated area in the world. -20 ° C is the average annual air temperature, and in winter it usually drops to -40 ° C. This station is intended as a meteorological station and was created in the middle of the last century.
- Russia. Yakutia. Oymyakon.
Well, this place is already in the North: 350 km from the Arctic Circle to the south. Was recorded here lowest temperature record for the Northern Hemisphere-71.2 °C (1926). This is confirmed by the memorial plaque installed after this event.
- USA. Denali (Mount McKingley).
This one high point North America. Mount McKingley is the coldest on Earth, its height is 6,194 meters.
- Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar.
And this is already the coldest capital. The height above sea level is 1.3 kilometers. The thermometer very rarely shows temperatures above -16 ° C in January.
Well, we visited the most “icy” places. Personally, I wanted to immediately drink a cup of hot coffee or tea, but this is not at all necessary, because then we will go with you to the hottest countries. Well, let's continue!
So, hottest places in the world.
- Libya. El Azizia.
Al Aziziyah is only about an hour's drive from Mediterranean Sea. And despite this it is very hot there. For example, on September 13, 1922, the days were so hot that the thermometer tirelessly showed 57.8 ° C.
- Africa. Ethiopia. Dallol.
The place is 116 meters below sea level. And it is in Dallol that it is observed record high average temperature air+34.4 ° C. The area is covered with salt and is volcanic in nature, so nothing grows here and there is nothing living at all.
- Libya. Dashti-Lut Desert.
It was in this desert that it was recorded highest temperature on the Earth's surface +70 ° C. This is a record!! Here Maximum temperature!! By the way, about the date: they were able to record such a temperature here twice: in 2004 and in 2005. This desert is one of the driest places on the planet. There is also nothing living here, including even bacteria. Just imagine: not even bacteria can survive there! But the dunes there are like in a fairy tale: they reach 500 meters in height and are the most beautiful!
- USA. California. Death Valley.
This desert belongs to the second record for highest temperature: +56.7 ° C. The average summer temperature here is approximately +47 ° C. Death Valley is the driest place in the USA, it is surrounded by mountains and is located 86 meters below sea level.
- Thailand. Bangkok.
The average annual temperature in this city is +28 ° C. The hottest time here is from March to May - the average temperature in these months is +34 ° C, and if you also take into account that the humidity is 90%, then this is in general (in vain I drank a cup of hot coffee all still (=).
Let's summarize. We visited amazing places: it was in them that they were recorded temperature records, the lowest and the highest. Personally, I realized for myself: there is no need for extremes; and it turns out that I am quite happy with the climate of the place where I live, it can be both cold and hot here, but in moderation compared to the places listed above.
Hot weather is the enemy of productivity. A wonderful day of working outdoors turns into a real struggle to avoid sunlight. We rush to turn the air conditioners up to dangerous levels and do everything possible to prevent the endless flow of heat from reaching our living room. However, there are places on earth where heat is not just a one-time occurrence. Among tropical megacities, in the territory of arid deserts, you can find large cities for which heat is a regular occurrence.
3. Las Vegas, Nevada. Situated in the center of the arid Nevada desert, Las Vegas experiences extreme temperatures like no other city in the United States. Daytime temperatures in summer often reach 40 °C and sometimes even higher. Although this is not the most hot city in North America, its location is the hottest in the entire Western Hemisphere: Death Valley in California. In 1911, temperature gauges in the park recorded a daily high of 134°F (56.7°C)—just one degree short of the world record.
4. Mexicali, Mexico. Baja California is home to some truly extreme temperatures, and Mexicali is the city at the center of it all. It is a city with a population of more than one million inhabitants. Temperatures of 40 °C remain for many days of summer, and in some periods even much higher. Thanks to its inner desert, Mexicali recorded the hottest temperatures in California. While Los Angeles, San Diego and other major communities along the west coast of North America harness heat year-round, Mexicali's inland location allows it to retain heat without being influenced by the Pacific Ocean.
5., Australia. There is a slight climate anomaly in Melbourne. This is largely due to the unusual location between the cool ocean coast South Australia and famous areas in the interior of the island. For example, in February 2009 the temperature in Melbourne exceeded 46.4 °C - an Australian state record. Although the year-round average temperature in Melbourne is just 19.8°C – just 68°F.
6. , Egypt. Situated on the banks of the famous Nile River, Cairo is the largest city in Africa and one of the most popular among tourists major cities in the world.
Due to its location alongside the main river, Cairo receives heat not only from the main Arabian deserts, but also moisture from the Nile River Delta.
7. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is known for its huge variety of restaurants and great shopping. But, unfortunately, many visitors will remember only one thing: stuffiness and humidity. Due to the fact that Kuala Lumpur is located almost on the equator, the city experiences the most extreme heat and humidity. While the maximum temperature never exceeded 37°C, Kuala Lumpur's average temperature of 30°C says a lot about the city. If you are planning a trip to a large and interesting capital In Malaysia, it would be better if you took a little less clothing than you expected.
Domestic winters are harsh, frosty and very long. It is at this time of year that we are so drawn to where it is warm and the sun shines brightly. Do you know which country in the world is the hottest? In which cities on the planet does the air temperature rise to unimaginable levels? You will find answers to these questions in our article.
Climate records of the planet
When in the summer the air warms up to +30 degrees, we languish from the heat and pray to the Almighty for cool rain. But there are hotter places on our planet, where temperature values can reach +40...50 o Celsius. What are these places? And where is the most hot country in the world? Let's find out.
In meteorology, there is such a thing as “absolute temperature maximum" This is the highest air temperature recorded at a certain point on Earth in the entire history of observations. This is one of the main indicators that allows us to identify the 10 hottest countries (or cities) in the world. So, for example, for Moscow this value is +38.2 o C, but for Athens (the hottest capital of Europe) - +48.0 o C.
Enough for a long time record for globe it was customary to consider the temperature to be +58.2 o C. It was recorded back in 1922 in the desert of Libya, near the city of Tripoli. However, in 2012, the World Meteorological Organization refuted these figures. According to satellite monitoring data earth's surface, the absolute maximum air temperature was recorded in 2005 in the Dasht-Lut area in southwestern Iran (+70.7 o C).
So where is the hottest country in the world located? And how many degrees does the thermometer show on its territory? Read about this later in the article.
The hottest countries in the world: TOP 10
There are many truly “hot” states in the world. Most often, they are located in the equatorial and tropical latitudes. After all, these are the parts of the globe that receive per year greatest number solar heat. But which country is the hottest in the world? To be called such, it must have high values temperatures throughout the calendar year.
So, the ten hottest countries in the world have next view:
- Ethiopia (10th place).
- Indonesia (9th place).
- Jamaica (8th place).
- India (7th place).
- Malaysia (6th place).
- Vietnam (5th place).
- Bahrain (4th place).
- UAE (3rd place).
- Botswana (2nd place).
- Qatar (1st place).
- Dubai, UAE).
- Baghdad (Iraq).
- Kuwait City (Kuwait).
- Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia).
- Ahvaz (Iran).
Ethiopia
Ethiopia is located in eastern Africa. Since the country is located in near-equatorial latitudes, it is not much cooler here in winter than in summer. The climate is extremely dry and hot eastern regions Ethiopia.
Indonesia
Average temperature of the warm season: +31 o C.
There is no division into seasons as such in Indonesia. Annual fluctuations in temperature values here do not exceed 3-5 degrees. The Indonesian heat is significantly complicated by high air humidity, due to the proximity open ocean. However, in the mountainous regions of this island country it is quite possible to freeze even in the hottest months of the year.
Jamaica
Average temperature of the warm season: +31 o C.
Jamaica's climate is tropical maritime, very humid. It is just as hot here in winter as in summer. And here is the distribution atmospheric precipitation is strictly seasonal. Most of the rain falls in autumn. According to historical reports, the first European colonizers in Jamaica had a hard time. It took a long time for Europeans to adapt to the unusual Jamaican climate.
India
India is an original and colorful country, one of the most popular among tourists. It is reliably protected from the harsh northern winds by the chain of the Himalayan mountains. But hot air from the Thar Desert spreads freely throughout almost its entire territory. Unlike all of the above countries, India experiences some seasonality in the climate: in winter, average air temperatures here drop to +15 degrees.
Malaysia
Average temperature of the warm season: +32 o C.
The Asian state of Malaysia is in the middle of our ranking. The climate here is humid (due to the proximity of the sea) and hot (due to the proximity to the equator). However, the Malaysian heat is slightly “diluted” by the monsoons, which bring heavy and prolonged rains in spring and autumn.
Vietnam
A similar situation is observed in Vietnam: during the transition seasons of the year, the monsoons bring with them precipitation and, often, typhoons. But the winter in this country is quite dry, even compared to the hot summer. Overall, Vietnam is the hottest country in South-East Asia.
Bahrain
Average temperature of the warm season: +33 o C.
The tiny kingdom of Bahrain is located on an island archipelago in the Persian Gulf. Abundance tropical deserts minimizes the amount of precipitation and, as a result, air humidity levels. In summer, air temperatures here are often kept at around +40 degrees, but in winter they drop to +17 o C.
United Arab Emirates
Average temperature of the warm season: +37 o C.
In the UAE, the climate is extremely dry and hot. The hottest months of the year are July and August. At the same time, the heat does not subside even at night, remaining at a level of +34...35 o C. Almost the entire territory of the UAE is covered with sand. But this did not stop the Arab sheikhs from turning their country into one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Middle East.
Botswana
Average temperature of the warm season: +40 o C.
Another African country in our ranking is Botswana. Two seasons are clearly distinguished here: hot winter (since it is Southern Hemisphere) and relatively cool summer, when the air temperature averages +25 degrees. Within the Kalahari Desert, even slight frosts sometimes occur.
Qatar
Average temperature of the warm season: +41 o C.
Finally, the hottest country in the world is Qatar. Local residents are not particularly surprised when they see values of +50 degrees on their thermometer. And it's in the shade! Most of the country is occupied by deserts, so wind blows here throughout the year. sandstorms.
One of Qatar's main problems is the shortage drinking water. It is solved by desalination. This is why water in this country costs more than gasoline.
IN winter months, when all North hemisphere The planet is covered with a blanket of snow, it is difficult to imagine that anyone would want to live in such low temperatures. However, humans have always been distinguished by their adaptive abilities and, over the long millennia of their existence, have managed to populate some of the most extreme and inhospitable regions of the planet: from the scorching heat of the Sonoran Desert to the frosty north of Russia, Greenland and Canada. Below you can see for yourself which climatic conditions a person sometimes has to struggle.
The hottest places
10. Athens, Greece: +48 degrees Celsius
The capital and largest city in Greece, Athens is one of the hottest cities on the planet. Despite this fact, it is one of the oldest cities, and, by the way, it was here that democracy was born. The temperature record for Athens was 48 degrees Celsius, recorded in 1977. In addition, in the 70s, Athens suffered from severe smog, which only aggravated the heat in the city. Protective measures environment have helped Athens reduce smog levels, but it is still quite noticeable during the hottest days of summer.
9. Catenanuova, Sicily: +48.5 degrees Celsius
The Mediterranean climate of the island of Sicily is famous for its mild winters and long, hot and dry summers. In summer, this island is a rather extreme place. The air temperature here on a fine summer day can reach 40 degrees Celsius. In 1999, a local temperature record, when the thermometer showed 48.5 degrees Celsius.
8. Jeddah: +49 degrees Celsius
Another Big City and, collectively, one of the hottest places on Earth is the city of Jeddah, located in Saudi Arabia. Summers here are usually long, hot and dry, and winters are much warmer than in other regions of the country. Summer temperatures here typically hover around 43 degrees Celsius, with a record high of 49 degrees Celsius recorded in 1961. Despite such intense heat, this area was a prosperous region for thousands of years. The city of Jeddah was originally a fishing village founded in 522 BC.
7. Cordoba, Argentina: +50 degrees Celsius
That in the desert regions reign elevated temperatures, there is nothing surprising, but the city of Cordoba in Argentina is located in the subtropics, where most of the time the climate is particularly mild. However, sometimes streams of hot air descend on the city from the foothills of the Sierra Chicas, which keeps the thermometer at 38 degrees Celsius for days on end. Moreover, over time, this heat continues to accumulate, and the air sometimes warms up to 50 degrees Celsius.
6. Oodnadatta, South Australia: +50 degrees Celsius
The small town of Oodnadatta, located in South Australia, is famous for its local ranch, where large cattle. This place is located near an arid desert, and the record temperature here reaches 50 degrees Celsius. In addition to the heat, it is one of the driest places in Australia, receiving just 174mm of rainfall per year.
5. Rajasthan, India: +50.6 degrees Celsius
The state of Rajasthan, located in the northern part of India, is located in the middle of the Thar Desert. Judging by the ruins remaining from the time ancient civilizations, this place, despite hot climate, has been inhabited by people for many millennia. In 1956, the Anwar settlement in Rajasthan recorded a record temperature in all of India when the thermometer rose to 50.6 degrees Celsius.
4. Sonoran Desert, United States and Mexico: +52 degrees Celsius
The Sonoran Desert extends from the southwestern United States to northwestern Mexico. In summer, this desert turns into a real inferno. One day in the region was recorded in 1966, when the thermometer in the Sonoran Desert in Mexico reached 52 degrees Celsius. Despite such high temperatures, the desert has long served as home to Indian tribes that lived in the territories of modern Arizona, California and Mexico.
3. Sulaybiyah, Kuwait: +53.6 degrees Celsius
Located on the Persian Gulf coast, an area in Kuwait called Sulaybiyah has the third highest recorded air temperature in the world. The thermometer here sometimes reaches 53.6 degrees Celsius, which is not surprising since Kuwait is a hot country located in the center of an arid desert. Summers here are hot and dry, and winters are short and warm. IN summer months Even in the shade, the air temperature here easily reaches 50 degrees Celsius.
2. Kebili, Tunisia: +55 degrees Celsius
The city of Kebili in Tunisia ranks second in the world for the highest recorded air temperature on the planet: in 1931 the air here warmed up to 55 degrees Celsius. Located in the south of Tunisia, Kebili is a local oasis and historic town. Despite such a hot climate, people lived here for almost 200,000 years.
1. Death Valley, California: +56.7 degrees Celsius
Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth. An absolute temperature record was recorded here, amounting to 56.7 degrees Celsius. Temperatures were recorded at Furnace Creek Ranch in 1913. This desert area is located in the Mojave Desert in California, which is famous for its dry and hot climate. Furnace Creek has been regularly exposed to extreme temperatures throughout its existence. This is due to the fact that the valley is almost completely devoid of vegetation and is surrounded by mountains, which allows the sun's heat to easily penetrate here and accumulate, reflecting from the mountains. But such high temperatures did not stop the locals, 500 of whom still live in this inhospitable corner of the planet.
The coldest places
9. Norway: -50 degrees Celsius
Norway is a Scandinavian country with fairly cold polar winters. There is a small mining town called Røros with a population of 5,000 people, which is famous for its low temperatures. Quite often here you can feel temperatures of -50 degrees Celsius. On average, the winter temperature in its area is -40 degrees Celsius.
8. Dras, India: -50 degrees Celsius
India is usually associated with warm tropics, but in reality everything is not quite like that. In the Indian district of Kargil is the city of Dras, which, in fact, is one of the coldest places on the planet. The reason for such low temperatures is the altitude at which it is located. Average minimum temperature winter here is -22 degrees Celsius, while the lowest recorded temperature here was -50 degrees Celsius.
7. Lapland, Finland: -51.5 degrees Celsius
Lapland is one of the coldest regions in the world. The community of Kittilä in Lapland recorded the region's lowest temperature in 1999, at -51.5 degrees Celsius. Despite such harsh winters Kittilä boasts a population of 6,000 people and a wealth of local attractions and recreational facilities, and is a popular ski resort in Finland.
6. Sweden: -52.6 degrees Celsius
Although most of Sweden has temperate climate, her northern regions located at fairly high altitudes compared to sea level and are influenced subarctic climate, which affects extremely low temperatures in winter. The lowest recorded temperature ever in Sweden is -52.6 degrees Celsius. Despite such a harsh climate, northern regions Sweden is also popular with tourists.
5. Riverside, Wyoming: -54.4 degrees Celsius
Riverside is one of the coldest settlements in the continental United States. In 1933, a temperature of -54.4 degrees Celsius was recorded here. It is not surprising that only 52 people live here.
4. Alaska: -62 degrees Celsius
Prospect Creek, Alaska is one of the most beautiful places in the United States and the world. The local record was recorded in 1971, when the thermometer dropped to -62 degrees Celsius. This settlement was founded by those people who worked on the construction of the trans-Alaskan oil pipeline.
3. Canada: -63 degrees Celsius
Like Russia, Canada extends all the way to the Arctic, so it's no surprise that some of the coldest temperatures in the world have been recorded here. According to official records, in 1947, the village of Snag in the Yukon recorded a temperature of -63 degrees Celsius.
2. Greenland: -66.1 degrees Celsius
Greenland has an arctic climate and corresponding temperature ranges. As a rule, even in warm summer days The temperature here rarely rises above 10 degrees Celsius. Thanks to the fjords present in some regions of the island, the temperature there can be a little warmer than the rest of the country, however, overall it is quite cold country. Local absolute temperature minimum was recorded in 1954, when thermometers dropped to -66.1 degrees Celsius. Did you like the post? Share with your friends! :)
Each of us probably suffered from the heat. When you literally can’t breathe, you really feel unwell. But it immediately becomes easier when you find out what temperature the hottest city in the world can boast of. And in general, weather records suggest that the same 30-35 degrees of heat is not so bad.
Absolute leader
Of course, it is impossible to say with certainty which metropolis can be given the title of the hottest city in the world. Weather is always relative. However, many sources claim that the hottest city in the world is El Paso. It is located in the USA, in the state of Texas. Its population is about 673 thousand people. During the era of the development of the Wild West, this particular city was famous for its huge concentration of robbers and adventurers.
It is dry, hot and precipitation falls very rarely and mainly from July to September, when the monsoons operate. Summers are unbearably hot and winters are dry. The absolute maximum (according to statistics) is 45.6 degrees. This temperature was recorded in June. This is a record high so far. On average, the temperature stays at 35 degrees all summer.
It's really too hot in this city. No wonder it is also called the sweatiest. According to scientists’ calculations, after 4 hours of being outside local residents produce enough sweat to fill an Olympic swimming pool.
Weather records
Well, above we talked about the hottest city in the world. But that is not all. What about those places that are not considered cities?
In 1913, on July 10, a temperature of 56.7 degrees was recorded at Furnis Creek Ranch (Death Valley, California). In 1922, on September 13, in Al-Azasia (Libya) a maximum of 58.2 °C was recorded! This is a tiny place where about 4 thousand people live.
In 1942, on June 22, in the religious kibbutz Tirat Zvi (Israel) a temperature of 54 degrees Celsius was recorded. About 700 people live there.
In the Australian town of Cloncurry, where there are approximately 2,500 residents, the temperature maximum was recorded on January 16, 1889. It was 53.3 degrees.
Other records
By the way, Antarctica also has its own temperature achievement. Minus indicators won’t surprise anyone if we talk about this continent, but we can talk about the “heat”. On January 5, 1974, in Antarctica, at the Wanda station, a temperature of +15 degrees was recorded.
IN South America the record belongs to the Argentine town of Rivadavia (48.9 degrees), and in Europe - the capital of Greece, Athens (48.0 °C). The indicators were recorded on December 11, 1905 and July 10, 1977, respectively.
By the way, Russia can also boast of a record. The temperature index of +45.4 °C was recorded in Kalmykia in 2010, on July 12.
India, China and Mexico
Now it’s worth discussing the top hottest cities in the world. As mentioned above, it is relative, since the weather is also fickle.
The city of Chennai in India is ranked 10th. Locals call this metropolis a “fiery star”, because in the summer the heat here is at least 35 degrees. Plus, in this city high humidity. Not a very pleasant climate. By the way, the temperature maximum was once recorded and it was 44.8 degrees. Surprisingly, it turned out to be not even June, but May. And there is no winter in Chennai. The absolute minimum that has ever been recorded here was 13 degrees. And so, on average, it’s somewhere around 23-25 °C. This is how winter is in this city.
The Chinese metropolis of Wuhan ranks 9th. Due to the fact that there is high humidity here (65% or even more), the 30-degree heat is felt at +40 °C.
And in 8th place is the Mexican city of Mexicali. The average maximum temperature here is about 42.2 degrees. And the minimum is about 25.6. Although once a real “frost” of 6 degrees was recorded here. Interestingly, in 1997 the heat here was 54 °C. And then all the vegetation in this city dried up, including trees.
Pakistan, Thailand and USA
Listing further the list of the hottest cities in the world, it is worth paying attention to the 7th place in many ratings. And it is occupied by the Pakistani metropolis of Lahore. The average high there is over 40 degrees. And once, in 1955, +48.3 °C was recorded here. And in 2007, almost the same temperature reigned in this city, only 0.3 degrees less.
Bangkok, Thailand, ranks 6th. This city reigns subequatorial climate. And even though the absolute maximum is only 40.2 degrees, it feels like 50 degrees. All because of the incredible humidity. It’s so big here that going to the shower is simply pointless. If you want to see the sights, it is better to go in winter. In December, for example. When it's only 30 degrees here.
And 5th place is occupied by the city of Phoenix. For 110 days a year (about a third), at least +38 ° C reigns here. Yes, it’s not the hottest city in the world, but it’s not easy to be here.
At the top of the top
Dubai takes fourth place. You definitely shouldn’t go there at the end of spring and until mid-autumn, since in these places the heat is 35 degrees even at night. Even going to the beach and swimming will not help, since the water has body temperature. You won't be able to cool down.
Third place goes to Iraqi Baghdad. The maximum average temperature here is +44 °C. If you add to this the unbearably baking sun, you get hell. There is also virtually no rainfall here. Sometimes it seems that Baghdad is the hottest city in the world.
In second place is Kuwait City. This place has a desert climate. Therefore, it is not surprising that the temperature often reaches 55 degrees. And it's in the shade.
And the first place goes to the Iranian metropolis called Ahvaz. If we talk about which is the hottest city in the world, then, perhaps, it would be fair to name it. After all, it is in the desert. And here temperature regime at 40-50 degrees. Moreover, it is also one of the 10 dirtiest cities in the world.
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