The Hottest Place on Earth
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The hottest place on Earth is generally recognized as Death Valley, located in California, USA. Specifically, Furnace Creek in Death Valley holds the record for the highest air temperature ever recorded: 134°F (56.7°C) on July 10, 1913. More recently, temperatures in Death Valley frequently exceed 120°F (49°C) during the summer months.