On July 3rd, the world experienced its highest recorded temperature in history

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 03: Visitors and tourists to the World War II Memorial seek relief from the hot weather in the memorial's fountain on July 03, 2023 in Washington, DC. Due to extreme temperatures and high humidity Washington, DC has declared a heat emergency urging residents to take precautions outside and to stay hydrated. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

On Monday, July 3rd, the world witnessed the highest recorded global temperature in history, as confirmed by data from the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Prediction.

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 03: Visitors and tourists to the World War II Memorial seek relief from the hot weather in the memorial’s fountain on July 03, 2023, in Washington, DC. Due to extreme temperatures and high humidity Washington, DC has declared a heat emergency urging residents to take precautions outside and to stay hydrated. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

The average global temperature rose to 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), surpassing the previous record of 16.92C (62.46F) set in August 2016, as heatwaves scorched various regions worldwide.

Different parts of the world have been grappling with a severe heat dome in recent weeks, for instance, countries like China continues to endure a persistent heat wave with temperatures exceeding 35C (95F). North Africa has also experienced exceptionally high temperatures, nearing 50C (122F).

Remarkably, even Antarctica, currently in its winter season, witnessed unusually high temperatures.

Ukraine’s Vernadsky Research Base in the Argentine Islands of continent recorded a July temperature record of 8.7C (47.6F).

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