Located in the Mojave Desert, Death Valley holds the record for the highest reliably recorded air temperature on Earth, reaching 56.7°C (134°F) on July 10, 1913.
Dasht-e Lut, Iran
This vast salt desert in southeastern Iran is one of the hottest places on the planet, with temperatures exceeding 70°C (158°F) in some areas.
Al Aziziyah, Libya
Al Aziziyah held the record for the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth, at 58°C (136.4°F), measured on September 13, 1922. However, this record has been disputed due to potential measurement errors.
Kebili, Tunisia
Located in the Sahara Desert, Kebili experiences scorching temperatures, often exceeding 50°C (122°F) during the hottest months of the year.
Tirat Zvi, Israel
This agricultural community in the Jordan Valley holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Asia, reaching 54°C (129°F) on June 21, 1942.
Timbuktu, Mali
Situated in the Sahelian region of West Africa, Timbuktu experiences extremely high temperatures, particularly during the dry season, with temperatures often exceeding 45°C (113°F).
Located on the shores of Lake Nasser in northern Sudan, Wadi Halfa experiences scorching temperatures, with highs frequently exceeding 50°C (122°F) in the summer months.