How long has HSA Dallol held the record for hottest temperature?

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Dallol’s record-setting extreme temperatures overview

HSA Dallol, located in Ethiopia, has held the record for the hottest temperature on Earth for several decades. The extreme heat in this region has fascinated scientists and visitors alike.

The temperature in HSA Dallol reached a scorching 159.3 degrees Fahrenheit (70.7 degrees Celsius) in 2011, solidifying its reputation as one of the hottest places on Earth.

HSA Dallol in Ethiopia has mesmerized both scientists and adventurers by holding the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth for decades. Since 2011, when the temperature soared to an astonishing 159.3 degrees Fahrenheit (70.7 degrees Celsius), it has solidified its place in the books of extreme weather.

Why Dallol still attracts visitors

Despite the harsh conditions, HSA Dallol's unique landscape, with its colorful hydrothermal fields and acidic hot springs, continues to draw adventurers and researchers to this day.