Southern Hemisphere: Highest Temperature
| Record Value | 50.7°C (123°F) |
|---|---|
| Date of Record | 2 / 1 [January] / 1960 |
| Length of Record | 59 years |
| Instrumentation | Maximum/Minimum Thermometer in Standard Stevenson Screen |
| Geospatial Location | Oodnadatta, Australia [27°32'S, 135°26'E, elevation: 112m (367ft)] |
References
US Environmental Science Services Administration, 1968)Society, 1974: Antarctic heat wave, Antarctic, 71, pp. 4;
Discussion
Although Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia recorded a temperature of 53.3°C (128°F) on 16/1/1889, it was made using a nonstandard temperature screen. Consequently, the Oodnadatta recording is the high temperature extreme.
Closeup Satellite Image of modern Oodnadatta, South Australia, Australia
Regional Satellite Image of modern Oodnadatta, South Australia, Australia