1. Furnace Creek, Death Valley (USA)
The number one spot is taken by Furnace Creek, Death Valley, in California, USA. It recorded a temperature of 56.7°C (134°F) on 10 July 1913.
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10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth
This is summer time, and the temperatures have crossed 40 degrees Celsius in many places, making life tough for the people. Today, we are going to tell you the top 10 highest temperatures recorded on Earth in recent times.
By Tahir Qureshi | Updated: April 24, 2026 1:01 PM IST
2. Kebili (Tunisia)
Kebili in Tunisia is at the second place. It recorded a temperature of 55°C (131°F) on 7 July 1931.
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3. Ahvaz (Iran)
Ahvaz in Iran is at the third place. It recorded a temperature of 54°C (129.2°F) on 29 June 2017.
4. Tirat Tsvi (Israel)
Tirat Tsvi in Israel is at the fourth place. It recorded a temperature of 54°C (129°F) on 21 June 1942.
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5. Mitribah (Kuwait)
Mitribah in Kuwait is at the fifth place. It recorded a temperature of 53.9°C (129°F) on 21 July 2016.
6. Basra (Iraq)
Basra in Iraq is at the sixth place. It recorded a temperature of 53.9°C (129°F) on 22 July 2016.
7. Turbat (Pakistan)
Turbat in Pakistan is at the seventh place. It recorded a temperature of 53.7°C (128.7°F) on 28 May 2017.
8. Al Jazeera Border Gate (UAE)
The Al Jazeera Border Gate in the UAE is at the eighth place. It recorded a temperature of 52.1°C (125.8°F) in July 2002.
9. Mexicali (Mexico)
Mexicali in Mexico is at the ninth place. It recorded a temperature 52°C (125.6°F) on 28 July 1995.
10. Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
Jeddah in Saudi Arabia is at the tenth place where a temperature of 52°C (125.6°F) was recorded on 22 June 2010.