136°C difference: Amid extreme heat, Earth records its coldest temperature
Earth recently experienced an extreme temperature disparity as Antarctica hit a record low while other regions dealt with intense heat.
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This measurement marks a new record low for the location, surpassing figures observed over the past decade. Coverage from Yahoo News Canada, ZME Science, and The Weather Channel highlights a 136°C temperature gap between the Earth’s coldest and hottest locations during the same period.
Radar.am and Farmers Almanac also provided context on the record and historical climate data. Future developments will depend on whether meteorological data confirms the long-term climatological significance of this specific low-temperature event compared to historical records from 1983.
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Quick answers
What temperature was recorded at Concordia Station?
The recorded temperature was -84.1°C.
What is the noted temperature difference?
Coverage reports a 136°C difference between the Earth's hottest and coldest places.
When did the record-breaking temperature occur?
The record was observed on July 20, 2026.
Coverage (5)
- The lowest temperature ever recorded at Concordia Station in Antarctica was -84.1°C Radar.am · 1d ago
- Antarctica breaks decade-long cold record with Earth's lowest temperature The Weather Channel · 1d ago
- Today in 1983: The Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded on Earth farmersalmanac.com · 1d ago
- Earth’s Hottest and Coldest Places Were Separated by an Astonishing 136 Degrees Celsius Last Week ZME Science · 1d ago
- 136°C difference: Amid extreme heat, Earth records its coldest temperature Yahoo News Canada · 1d ago
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