1. Death Valley, United States Record temperature 56.6 Celsius
Death Valley is the driest and lowest valley in the US. With consistent highs of 50 Celsius, it’s no wonder where it got its name. In 1913, 56.6 Celsius was recorded at Furnace Creek – the hottest temperature reading ever taken.
2. Ghadames, Libya Record temperature 55 Celsius
Ghadames in Libya is also an oasis in the middle of the Sahara desert. Highs of 50 Celsius are standard throughout the summer
3. Kebili, Tunisia Record temperature 55 Celsius
Kebili is a desert oasis, but that doesn’t help keep the mercury down. 55 Celsius is a common high in the North African country.
Mali offers another town to the top 10 hottest places in the world. Regular highs of 48 Celsius are commonplace throughout the year.
5. Araouane, Mali Record temperature 54.4 Celsius
There are few places as remote as Araouane, a tiny settlement that can’t even grow crops. In 1945 the temperature reached 54.4 Celsius.
6. Tirat Tsvi, Israel Record temperature 53.8 Celsius
The settlement sits 220 meters below sea level. A temperature of 54 Celsius was recorded in 1942.
8. Ahwaz, Iran Record temperature 53.3 Celsius
The Kuwaiti town of Sulaibya recorded a record high of 53.6 Celsius in July 2012. Summer highs are normally around 47 Celsius.
9. Wadi Halfa, Sudan Record temperature 53 Celsius
Located at the border between Sudan and Egypt, Wadi Halfa sees consistently hot summers. In 1967, an ambient temperature of 53 Celsius was recorded.
10. Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaRecord temperature 52 Celsius
On the coast of the Red Sea, Jeddah is one of the hottest places in the Middle East. In 2010 it recorded a high of 52 Celsius.
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