Top 10 Hottest Places on Earth

Top 10 Warmest Places on Earth: Death Valley is a desert valley that is located in eastern California. It is the hottest location on the Earth. Exactly it is located in the northern Mojave Desert of the United States of America. It is known for its extreme heat during the summer season. In 1913, the highest air temperature ever recorded in the world and North America was 134 °F (57 °C) in the valley. During summer, it often gets hotter than 120 °F (49 °C). But, Khartoum is considered the hottest place that is located in Sudan.

In this article, we are going to discuss the top 10 warmest places on Earth in detail.

Top 10 Warmest Places on Earth

Death Valley National Park is a large park in a low area below sea level. It is famous for being really hot, dry, and low. The park has tall mountains, sometimes it rains a little, and there are green spots with plants. Death Valley is the driest place in North America and the hottest place in the world. It’s like a long, narrow hole in the ground, 282 feet (86 m) below sea level. Here are the top 10 hottest places on earth listed below.

Place Name	Location	Temperature (°C)	Country
Khartoum	15.5007° N, 32.5599° E	36.6	Sudan
Mecca	21.3891° N, 39.8579° E	35.4	Saudi Arabia
Assab	13.0152° N, 42.7339° E	34.7	Eritrea
Kuwait City	29.3759° N, 47.9774° E	32.1	Kuwait
Death Valley	36.2464° N, 116.8185° W	31.4	United States
Qurayyat	23.2883° N, 58.1589° E	33.1	Oman
Ouargla	31.9514° N, 5.3264° E	29.1	Algeria
Oodnadatta	27.5469° S, 135.4381° E	28.1	Australia
El Azizia	32.5311° N, 13.0019° E	26.1	Libya
Kebili	33.6933° N, 8.9714° E	26.6	Tunisia
Dallol	14.2417° N, 40.2997° E	25.6	Ethiopia
Lut Desert	30.3997° N, 58.2722° E	24.0	Iran
Flaming Mountains	42.9167° N, 89.1667° E	21.1	China
Comodoro Rivadavia	-45.8641° S, -67.4966° W	17.5	Argentina

1. Khartoum, Sudan – 36.6°C

Khartoum is Sudan’s capital, located where the Blue and White Nile rivers meet. It’s a major center for trade and communication, with trains, boats, and an airport. In January, the coldest month, the average temperature is 23.6 °C (74.4 °F), while in the warmest months, May and June, it’s 35.2 °C (95.4 °F). Here are the typical temperatures.

Khartoum
Location	Sudan, northeastern Africa
Coordinates	15.5007° N latitude, 32.5599° E longitude
Population	Approximately 5 million (metropolitan area)
Area	22,142 square kilometers (8,549 square miles)
Climate	Arid desert climate, hot and dry, with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F) in summer
Language	Arabic (official), English
Religion	Islam (predominantly Sunni)
Economy	Primarily based on agriculture, with industries including textiles, cement, food processing, and petroleum refining
Landmarks	Nile River, Al-Mogran Family Park, Sudan National Museum, Presidential Palace, University of Khartoum
Transportation	Khartoum International Airport, public buses, taxis, and river transport on the Nile
Government	Capital city of Sudan, administrative center for Khartoum state

2. Mecca, Saudi Arabia – 35.4°C

Mecca is the most important city in Islam and is located in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. The city’s official name is Makkah al-Mukarramah, meaning “Makkah the Honored”. Mecca is where the Islamic prophet Muhammad was born and is home to the Kaaba, Islam’s most sacred place. The city also hosts the yearly Hajj pilgrimage, where pilgrims visit the Masjid al-Haram. This mosque, built in the 7th century, surrounds the Kaaba.

Mecca
Location	Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates	21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
Population	Approximately 2 million (as of 2022)
Language	Arabic
Religion	Predominantly Sunni Islam
Climate	Hot desert climate
Temperature	Average high: 40°C (104°F), Average low: 27°C (81°F)
Landmarks	– Masjid al-Haram (The Great Mosque)
	– Kaaba
	– Mount Arafat
	– Jabal al-Nour (Mountain of Light)
	– Zamzam Well
Tourist Attractions	– Abraj Al Bait Towers
	– Makkah Clock Royal Tower
	– Al-Rajhi Mosque
	– Makkah Mall
Major Events	– Annual Hajj pilgrimage
	– Umrah pilgrimage
	– Ramadan
Economy	Mainly driven by pilgrimage tourism, trade, and services
Currency	Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Time Zone	Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3)
Transportation	– King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
	– Mecca Metro
	– Buses and taxis
	– Private vehicles
Accommodation	Varied range of hotels, from budget to luxury
Cuisine	Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, with global influences
	Popular dishes: Kabsa, Shawarma, Falafel
Medical Facilities	Multiple hospitals and medical centers serving residents and pilgrims
Safety	Generally safe, though adherence to local customs and laws is important
	Restricted access in certain areas for non-Muslims

3. Assab, Eritrea – 34.7°C

Assab is a town in Eritrea by the Red Sea, serving as the capital of the Southern Red Sea region. It has an airport and is Eritrea’s second port after Massawa. The port, modernized by the Soviet Union, includes an oil refinery. Assab has a hot and dry climate with very little rainfall each year, averaging just 1.57 inches.

Assab
Location	Southern Red Sea Region, Eritrea
Coordinates	Latitude: 13.0072° N, Longitude: 42.7395° E
Population	Approximately [population]
Climate	Arid climate, hot temperatures year-round
Language	Tigrinya, Arabic
Economy	Mainly port-related activities, fishing, salt mining
Transportation	Port, road connections
Landmarks	Dahlak Archipelago, Assab port, Red Sea coastline
History	Historic port, strategic location for trade, colonial history
Notable Fact	Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, later Italian Eritrea, then part of Ethiopia before becoming part of Eritrea

4. Kuwait City, Kuwait – 32.1°C

Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait, a country situated on the Persian Gulf. It is the largest city in the nation. It has a population of 3 million people. It covers an area of 860 square kilometers. Kuwait City is the main center for politics, culture, and business in Kuwait. July is the hottest month in Kuwait City, with temperatures averaging 37°C (99°F), while January is the coldest, with temperatures around 13°C (55°F). June typically sees the most sunshine hours per day, with an average of 10.2. December tends to be the rainiest month, with an average rainfall of 53.9mm.

Kuwait
Country	Kuwait
City	Kuwait City
Population	Approximately 4.3 million (metro area)
Area	200 square kilometers
Official Language	Arabic
Time Zone	AST (Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3)
Climate	Arid desert climate, hot summers and mild winters
Government	Constitutional monarchy
Currency	Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Main Industries	Oil and petroleum products, finance, real estate, construction

5. Death Valley, US – 31.4°C

Death Valley is a desert valley that is located in eastern California. It is the hottest location on the Earth. Exactly it is located in the northern Mojave Desert of the United States of America. It is known for its extreme heat during the summer season. In 1913, the highest air temperature ever recorded in the world and North America was 134 °F (57 °C) in the valley. During summer, it often gets hotter than 120 °F (49 °C).

Death Valley
Location	California and Nevada, United States
Coordinates	36.24°N 116.82°W
Area	Approx. 3,000 square miles (7,800 km²)
Highest Point	Telescope Peak – 11,043 feet (3,366 meters)
Lowest Point	Badwater Basin – 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level
Climate	Extremely hot and arid
Record Temperatures	Hottest recorded temperature: 134°F (56.7°C) in 1913 at Furnace Creek, one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth.
Flora and Fauna	Adapted to extreme conditions; includes various desert plants and animals such as desert bighorn sheep, coyotes, and kit foxes
Tourism	Popular destination for tourists, especially in winter months; features include scenic viewpoints, salt flats, sand dunes, and canyons
Attractions	Badwater Basin, Dante’s View, Zabriskie Point, Artist’s Palette, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and more
Activities	Hiking, photography, stargazing, camping, birdwatching, off-roading, and exploring unique geological formations
Visitor Centers	Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station, and various other information centers and ranger stations
Protected Areas	Death Valley National Park

6. Ouargla, Algeria – 29.1°C

Ouargla is a town located in the Sahara Desert in the southern region of Algeria. It serves as the main city of Ouargla Province, which spans an area of 211,980 square kilometers. Ouargla is a significant center for Algeria’s oil industry and is also home to the University of Ouargla. The town has two mosques, the Ibadhi Mosque and the al-Masjid al-Atig Mosque, which are popular among visitors. The coastal area enjoys a pleasant climate, with winter temperatures averaging between 10° to 12° Celsius (50° to 54° Fahrenheit) and summer temperatures ranging from 24° to 26° Celsius (75° to 79° Fahrenheit).

Ouargla
Location	Southeast Algeria
Coordinates	31.9496° N, 5.3256° E
Population	Approximately 200,000 (as of the latest available data)
Climate	Arid desert climate
Language	Arabic (official), Berber dialects
Economy	Mainly based on agriculture, oil, and gas production
Major Attractions	– Ouargla Museum showcasing local history and culture.
	– Old Town (Casbah) with traditional architecture.
	– Date palm groves and oasis landscapes.
Transportation	Ouargla Airport, Bus services, Taxi
Universities	University of Ouargla, focusing on science and technology.
	Higher Institute of Islamic Sciences and Arabic Studies.

7. Oodnadatta, Australia – 28.1°C

Oodnadatta is a small, isolated town in South Australia, situated in the desert. It’s about 1,043 kilometers north-north-west of Adelaide by road, or 873 kilometers directly. The town is 112 meters above sea level and has an elevation of 121 meters. The highest temperature ever recorded in Australia is 50.7 °C (123.3 °F), which was noted on 2 January 1960 in Oodnadatta, South Australia, and on 13 January 2022 in Onslow, Western Australia. Oodnadatta experiences a hot desert climate and holds the record for the highest reliably measured maximum temperature in Australia: 50.7 °C (123.3 F) on 2 January 1960.

Oodnadatta
Location	South Australia, Australia
Coordinates	27.5470° S, 135.4485° E
Population	Approximately 200 (as of 2021)
Time Zone	ACST (Australian Central Standard Time, UTC+9:30)
Climate	Arid climate, hot summers and mild winters
Major Industry	Tourism, particularly for its historical significance
Main Attractions	Oodnadatta Track, Pink Roadhouse, Old Ghan Railway Museum
Transportation	Accessible via Oodnadatta Track, also by air and rail
History	Formerly a vital railway town, now known for its outback charm
Indigenous History	Traditional lands of the Arabana people
Facilities	Limited amenities, including a hotel, fuel station, and general store
Nearby Towns	Marla (124 km north), Coober Pedy (218 km south)
Notable Events	Oodnadatta Races, held annually

8. El Azizia, Libya – 26.1°C

El Azizia, also spelled ʽAziziya, is a small town in northwestern Libya. It’s the main town of the Jafara district, located 25 miles south of Tripoli and the Mediterranean. From 1918 to 1922, El Azizia was the main city of the Tripolitanian Republic, which was the first official republic in the Arab world. In 1922, a weather station in El Azizia recorded the highest temperature ever directly measured on Earth: 136.4°F. However, in 2012, Death Valley in California took the title of hottest place on Earth from Libya. According to the Koppen climate classification, El Azizia has a hot semi-arid climate (BSh). On 13 September 1922, a high temperature of 58.0°C (136.4°F) was recorded in Al-ʿAziziyah.

El Azizia
Location	Northwest Libya
Coordinates	32.5333° N latitude, 13.0167° E longitude
Elevation	Approximately 150 meters (492 feet) above sea level
Climate	Hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification: BWh)
Notable event	Formerly held the world record for highest recorded temperature on Earth (58.0 °C or 136.4 °F on September 13, 1922)
Importance	Significant in meteorological records
Geography	Located near the Mediterranean coast
Nearby cities	Close to Tripoli, the capital city of Libya
Population	Population data not readily available
Economic activity	Primarily agricultural and trading center
Historical significance	Important during World War II, particularly in battles in North Africa
Current status	An urban center with administrative importance

9. Kebili, Tunisia – 26.6°C

Kebili is a town and the main city of the Kebili Governorate in Tunisia. It’s situated in the southern part of Tunisia, close to the Chott el Djerid salt lake. Kebili is one of the oldest places where water and trees grow in Tunisia and North Africa, with signs of people living there dating back about 200,000 years. It’s also part of a place where water and trees grow in the middle of a region with dense plants and large sand hills, which has helped the growth of tourism in the Sahara Desert. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Kebili, Tunisia holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Africa at 131°F (55°C) on July 7, 1931. However, some scientists question this record because the Kebili station didn’t record a temperature above 119.8°F (48.8°C) after World War II in 1997.

Kebili
Location	Kebili, Tunisia
Coordinates	33.7069° N, 8.9691° E
Region	Saharan Tunisia
Population	Approximately 190,000 (2020)
Climate	Arid, desert climate
Official Language	Arabic
Time Zone	Central European Time (UTC+1)
Currency	Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Government	Municipality
Mayor	Haj Khaled Aouadhi (as of January 2022)
Famous for	Dates cultivation, Sahara Desert
Main Attractions	Chott el-Jerid salt flats, Oasis and Palm groves, Ksar Ouled Soltane, Sahara Desert excursions
Major Industries	Agriculture (dates, olives, cereals), tourism, handicrafts
Transportation	Kebili Airport (small regional airport), bus services connecting to major cities
Education	University of Kebili, Kebili Institute of Technology, several primary and secondary schools
Healthcare	Kebili Regional Hospital, numerous clinics and health centers throughout the region
Notable Events	Sahara Festival (celebrating Saharan culture and traditions), Date Festival (highlighting the importance of dates in the region)

10. Dallol, Ethiopia – 25.6 °C

Dallol is a type of volcano and a system of hot springs located in the Danakil Depression in northern Ethiopia. It’s renowned for its colorful springs, cracks in the ground, and hot water jets. The area is also known for its otherworldly colors and mineral formations, as well as the very acidic fluids that come out of its hot springs. The highest temperature ever recorded in Dallol, Ethiopia is 49°C (121°F). However, in July 2021, a temperature of 130°F (54.4°C) was measured in the same spot. If confirmed, this would become the new official record.

Category	Details
Location	Afar Region, Ethiopia
Coordinates	14°14′22″N 40°17′35″E
Elevation	Approximately -116 meters
Climate	Extreme hot desert climate
Temperature	Often reaches highs of 45-50°C (113-122°F)
Population	Uninhabited, occasional researchers and tourists
Attractions	– Danakil Depression, one of the hottest places on Earth – Unique geological formations including salt flats, hot springs, and acid pools – Colorful hydrothermal fields – Nearby volcanic activity including Dallol Volcano
Notable Features	– Known for its surreal and otherworldly landscapes – Some areas are considered among the most inhospitable on Earth – Presence of various mineral deposits – Used to be a mining site for salt and minerals in the early 20th century
Accessibility	– Accessible by car or organized tours from nearby towns like Mekele – Remote and challenging terrain, requiring experienced guides and proper equipment
Safety	– Extreme caution required due to harsh environmental conditions – Potential for volcanic and seismic activity – Visitors advised to follow guidelines of experienced tour operators
Accommodation	Limited accommodation options, mainly camping or basic lodges
Nearby Cities	– Mekele (approximately 270 km away) – Semera (approximately 180 km away)

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FAQs – Top 10 Warmest Places on Earth

Which is the warmest place in the world?

The hottest place on Earth is Furnace Creek in Death Valley, California (USA), where a temperature of 56.7°C (134°F) was recorded on 10 July 1913. In summer months, Death Valley has an average daily high of 45°C (113°F).

What is the 2nd hottest country?

Mali is the 2nd hottest country.

What is the 1 hottest city in the world?

Death Valley, California is the 1 hottest city in the world.

Which is hottest place in India?

Sri Ganganagar is the Hottest Place in India. The highest temperature recorded here till date is 50 degrees Celsius. The city exhibits extreme temperatures in both summers and winters. The temperature here in winters dips as low as 0 degrees Celsius.

Can you live in Death Valley?

Death Valley is the historic homeland of the Timbasha Shoshone. “Some members of the tribe still live within Death Valley, and their village is in Furnace Creek,” Wines said. “It is right here in the center of the park.