HOTTEST vs COLDEST Countries Ever Recorded 2026

Which countries have recorded the most extreme heat and cold? Explore the top 30 hottest vs top 30 coldest country temperature records in this countdown of documented all-time air-temperature extremes in °C. From Death Valley's desert heat to Greenland's freezing ice sheet, compare extraordinary readings across the United States, Russia, Canada, China, Kuwait and more. Follow both rankings from 30 to 1 and discover the locations and historical observations behind the numbers. These rankings compare individual temperature extremes, not average national climates. Some countries appear on both sides—showing just how wide their temperature range can be. The supplied research includes historical, research-station and private-station observations, with some entries remaining provisional. Which country's temperature record surprised you most? Tell us in the comments, share this comparison with a geography fan, and subscribe for more country rankings, weather records and world facts! DATA SOURCES & REFERENCES This video uses a compiled research list drawing on WMO records, national meteorological services and other cited research. The references below support parts of the compilation; they do not independently certify every entry or the complete ranking. - [World Meteorological Organization — World Weather and Climate Extremes Archive](https://wmo.int/site/world-weather-and-climate-extremes-archive) - [WMO — Records of Weather and Climate Extremes Table](https://wmo.int/files/records-of-weather-and-climate-extremes-table) - [WMO — Verification of Kuwait and Pakistan Temperature Records](https://wmo.int/news/media-centre/wmo-verifies-3rd-and-4th-hottest-temperature-recorded-earth) DISCLAIMER Temperature records shown are documented all-time air-temperature extremes in °C, checked September 2026. Records and rankings may vary by source, station eligibility, measurement standards, and official national recognition. Some historical or provisional entries require further verification. Antarctica is excluded because it is not a country; Greenland is counted under Denmark. This video is for educational and informational purposes. #TemperatureRecords #HottestCountries #ColdestCountries