†There are a few reports of temperatures higher than this during phenomena known as heat bursts, including a report of an incredible 87 °C (188 °F) in Abadan, Iran in June of 1967. These temperatures have never been confirmed, and are not recognized as world records.[9]
Highest temperature ever recorded
On earth†: 57.8 °C (136 °F); El Azizia, Libya, 1922-09-13.[2]
In North America: 56.7 °C (134 °F); Death Valley, California, 1913-07-10.[2][3]
In Asia: 54 °C (129 °F); Tirat Tsvi, Israel, 1942-06-21.[2]
In Australia‡: 50.7 °C (123 °F); Oodnadatta, South Australia, 1960-01-02.[2][4]
In Europe: 50 °C (122 °F); Seville, Spain, 1881-08-04.[2]
In South America: 49 °C (120 °F); Rivadavia, Argentina, 1905-12-11.[2]
In Canada: 45 °C (113 °F); Midale, Saskatchewan, 1937-07-05.[5]
In Great Britain: 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) Brogdale, Kent, 2003-08-10.[6]
In Norway: 35.6 °C (96.1 °F); Nesbyen, Buskerud, 1970-06-20.[7]
In Ireland: 33.3 °C (91.9 °F); Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny, 1887-06-23.[8]
In Antarctica: 15 °C (59 °F); Vanda Station, Scott Coast, 1974-01-05.[2]
At the South Pole: −14.0 °C (7.5 °F); 1978-12-27.[5]