North America: Highest Temperature
| Record Value | 56.7°C (134°F) |
|---|---|
| Date of Record | 10/7/1913 |
| Length of Record | 1911-present |
| Instrumentation | Regulation Weather Bureau thermometer shelter using maximum thermometer graduated to 135°F |
| Geospatial Location | Furnace Creek, CA [36°27'N, 116°51'W, elevation: 54.6m (179ft)] |
References
Court, 1949: How hot is Death Valley?, Geographical Review, 39, pp. 214-220;
Discussion
After examining the temperature record in detail, Court noted that this temperature may be the result of a sandstorm that occurred at the time. Such a storm may have caused superheated surface materials to hit upon the temperature in the shelter.
Closeup Satellite Image of modern Furnace Creek, California, USA
Regional Satellite Image of modern Furnace Creek, California, USA