Death Valley, California, USA: 134°F (56.7°C) on July 10, 1913: This record was set at Greenland Ranch (now Furnace Creek) in Death Valley and remains the highest temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth.

Ahvaz, Iran: 54°C (129.2°F) on June 29, 2017: Ahvaz's record temperature is one of the highest ever recorded in the Middle East.

Turbat, Pakistan: 53.7°C (128.7°F) on May 28, 2017: Turbat's record temperature is another example of the extreme heat experienced in South Asia.

Xinjiang, China: 52.2°C (126°F) on July 17, 2023: On Sunday, July 16, 2023, temperatures in Sanbao township, located in Xinjiang's Turpan Depression, skyrocketed to 52.2°C, according to a report by the state-run Xinjiang Daily.

Mitribah, UAE: 52.1°C (125.8°F) on July 21, 2016: This temperature is the highest ever recorded in Asia and highlights the intense heat of the Middle Eastern deserts.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: 52°C (125.6°F) on June 22, 2010: Jeddah's record-breaking heat is one of the highest temperatures ever recorded in Saudi Arabia.

Sonora, Mexico: 52°C (125.6°F) on June 28, 2017: Mexico is currently one of the countries battling intense heat waves on Earth. The 2017 record, however, remains the highest ever in the country.

Ouargla, Algeria: 51.3°C (124.3°F) on July 5, 2018: This temperature is the highest reliably recorded in Algeria, showcasing the extreme heat of the Sahara Desert.

Phalodi, India: 51°C (123.8°F) on May 19, 2016: Phalodi in Rajasthan, India, recorded the highest temperature ever in India, highlighting the severe heatwave conditions that affected the region.

Oodnadatta, Australia: 50.7°C (123.3°F) on January 2, 1960: The record for the highest temperature in Australia is 50.7°C (123.3°F), set on January 2, 1960, in Oodnadatta, South Australia.

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Top 10 highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth