And The 5 highest recorded temperatures on Planet Earth are ...

Given the record breaking high temperature recorded in Delhi on 29th May, 2024 we decided to go through global records for the 5 highest temperatures that have been recorded on Earth.

The five highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth are:

1. Death Valley, California, USA:

   - Temperature: 56.7°C (134°F)

   - Date: July 10, 1913

   - Location: Furnace Creek

   - Details: This remains the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth, measured at Furnace Creek Ranch.

2. Kebili, Tunisia:

   - Temperature: 55.0°C (131°F)

   - Date: July 7, 1931

   - Details: Kebili, an oasis town in Tunisia, recorded this extreme temperature in the midst of a North African heatwave.

3. Mitribah, Kuwait:

   - Temperature: 54.0°C (129.2°F)

   - Date: July 21, 2016

   - Details: This temperature was recorded during a heatwave that affected the Middle East, setting a record for the region.

4. Basra, Iraq:

   - Temperature: 53.9°C (129°F)

   - Date: July 22, 2016

   - Details: Basra experienced this extreme temperature just one day after the record in Mitribah, reflecting the intense heatwave in the area.

5. Death Valley, California, USA:

   - Temperature: 54.4°C (129.9°F)

   - Date: August 16, 2020

   - Location: Furnace Creek

   - Details: This recent temperature ties with other high records and underscores Death Valley's reputation for extreme heat. However this is pending verification as per some records and is therefor not ranked in the above rankings based on the absolute temperatures.

These record-breaking temperatures are primarily concentrated in desert regions, known for their extreme conditions and high solar radiation.