South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5 C

South Korea registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago on Sunday, as authorities warned people to "immediately" stop all outdoor activities in affected areas.

The top 3

  1. Top 3 Hottest Places on Earth: The highest officially registered air temperature on Earth is 56.7°C (134.1°F) recorded in Death Valley, California, USA, followed by 55°C (131°F) in Kebili, Tunisia, and 53.9°C (129°F) in Mitribah, Kuwait.
  2. Highest Temperatures by Continent: North America holds the highest continental record at 56.7°C (Death Valley, USA), followed by Africa at 55°C (Kebili, Tunisia), and Asia at 53.9°C (Mitribah, Kuwait).
  3. Countries with Recent National Heat Records: Several countries have set new national heat records in recent years, including China with 52.2°C in Xinjiang (2023), Morocco with 50.4°C (2023), and Türkiye with 50.5°C (2025).

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