Many countries experience extreme high temperature throughout the year. While many may think Kuwait or United Arab Emirates to be the hottest because of it's record-breaking temperatures, Burkina Faso is the hottest country based on average annual temperature.
Which Is the Hottest Country in the World?
Burkina Faso is the hottest country with an average annual temperature of 29.3°C (84.7°F). With temperatures often exceeding 40°C during dry season, the country experiences hot weather throughout the year.
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Why Is Burkina Faso So Hot?
Burkina Faso is located in West Africa, south of the Sahara Desert. It's long dry season, tropical climate and closeness to the desert are the factors that effect the temperature.
Which is the hottest state in India?
Rajasthan has the highest temperatures ever recorded. The city of Phalodi in Rajasthan has the highest historically confirmed temperatures in India at 51°C. The state's proximity to the Thar Desert leads to these high temperature heatwaves.
Top 10 Hottest Countries in the World
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Rank
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Country
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Average Annual Temperature
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1
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Burkina Faso
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29.3°C
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2
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Mali
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28.8°C
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3
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Kiribati
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28.2°C
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4
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Djibouti
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28.0°C
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5
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Senegal
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27.9°C
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6
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Mauritania
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27.8°C
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7
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Tuvalu
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27.7°C
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8
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Benin
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27.6°C
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9
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Gambia
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27.5°C
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10
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Niger
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27.4°C
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Top 10 Hottest Cities of India
| Rank | City | State | Average 24-Hour Temp | Peak Max Temp |
| 1 | Banda | Uttar Pradesh | 40.5°C | 46.2°C |
| 2 | Amravati | Maharashtra | 39.5°C | 44.3°C |
| 3 | Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh | 39.5°C | 46.1°C |
| 4 | Yavatmal | Maharashtra | 39.4°C | 43.5°C |
| 5 | Akola | Maharashtra | 39.3°C | 44.3°C |
| 6 | Fatehpur | Uttar Pradesh | 39.1°C | 46.1°C |
| 7 | Etawah | Uttar Pradesh | 38.8°C | 46.1°C |
| 8 | Noida | Uttar Pradesh | 38.7°C | 44.1°C |
| 9 | Orchha | Madhya Pradesh | 38.7°C | 45.2°C |
| 10 | Jhansi | Uttar Pradesh | 38.7°C | 45.2°C |