136°C Temperature Swing Marks Global Extremes in 2026
As Northern Hemisphere endures blistering heat in 2026, Antarctica’s Concordia Station plummeted to -84.1°C—the coldest global temperature since 2012—while Omidieh, Iran, recorded 52.7°C, a 136.8°C gap between records; scientists cite hemispheric-season differences, widespread heat waves, and record ocean temperatures (June average 20.98°C) as drivers, noting that extreme highs and lows have not surpassed all-time Earth records (Death Valley 56.7°C in 1913, -89.2°C in 1983). The article highlights the climate pattern’s link to El Niño and ongoing climate change, underscoring the urgent need to monitor and adapt to these extremes.