All-Time Heat And Cold Records Set In 2011

2011 is the tenth warmest year on record, and many records were set last year, says researcher Maximiliano Herrera:

• Hottest temperature in the world in 2011: 53.3°C (127.9°F) in Mitrabah, Kuwait, August 3

• Coldest temperature in the world in 2011: -80.2°C (-112.4°F) at Dome Fuji, Antarctica, September 18

• Hottest temperature in the Southern Hemisphere: 49.4°C (120.9°F) at Roebourne, Australia, on December 21

• Coldest temperature in the Northern Hemisphere: -67.2°C (-89°F) at Summit, Greenland, March 18. This is also the coldest March temperature ever recorded in the Northern Hemisphere.

• Hottest undisputed 24-hour minimum temperature in world history: A minimum temperature of 41.7°C (107°F) measured at Khasab Airport in Oman on June 27

In all, seven countries and one territory had all-time hottest temperatures in 2011.

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.