The Hottest Place In The World Today 110 Degrees
It is 110 degrees F in Ventersdorp, South Africa. This is higher than many humans can endure if they are outside for more than a few hours. Founded in 1866, the town has barely more than 4,000.
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Ventersdorp is west of Johannesburg and south of the Botswana border. The average high temperature from December through February is 95 degrees, and the record high for those months is over 105 degrees F. The area gets almost no rain from May through September.
Dangerous Heat
The South African Weather Service reports that the area around Johannesburg has suffered a tremendous heat wave, which will continue for several days. SAWS forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela commented, “We encourage people to stay away from direct contact with the sun and those traveling to drink lots of water. People should limit some outdoor activities when hot and wear appropriate clothing to protect themselves.”
The situation in Ventersdorp is similar to others worldwide. Phoenix set records with over 50 days of 110 degrees F heat last summer, and February was the hottest February on record. Europe set several record highs last summer. Forecasts expect these trends to continue.
