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    Question ID:   10961         Current Version: 1
Question: What are the highest temperature extremes around the world?
Category: Science > Weather
Keywords: continent, earth, highest temperature extremes, world
Type: what
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    Answer:
Highest Temperature Extremes
Locator # Continent Highest
Temp.
(deg F)
Place Elevation
(Feet)
Date
1 Africa 136 El Azizia, Libya 367 13 Sep 1922
2 North America 134 Death Valley, CA (Greenland Ranch) -178 10 Jul 1913
3 Asia 129 Tirat Tsvi, Israel -722 22 Jun 1942
4 Australia 128* Cloncurry, Queensland 622 16 Jan 1889
5 Europe 122 Seville, Spain 26 4 Aug 1881
6 South America 120 Rivadavia, Argentina 676 11 Dec 1905
7 Oceania 108 Tuguegarao, Philippines 72 29 Apr 1912
8 Antarctica 59 Vanda Station, Scott Coast 49 5 Jan 1974
* Note: This temperature was measured using the techniques available at the time of recording, which are different to the standard techniques currently used in Australia. The most likely Australian high-temperature record using standard equipment is an observation of 50.7°C (123°F) recorded at Oodnadatta in 1960.

Source: NOAA

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