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Earth's highest ever heat index

September 6 , 2024 19 hrs 0 min 12 0
  • A village in southern Iran has recorded the earth's highest ever heat index at 82.2°C (180°F) with a dew point of 97°F (36.1°C).
  • The extreme figures were generated through a combination of an air temperature of 102°F (38.9°C) and 85% relative humidity.
  • The weather station in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia has recorded a dew point as high as 93°F (33.9°C) in recent days.
  • It currently holds the world record dew point of 95°F (35°C).

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