''How Does Your City’s Heat Compare Globally? Analyzing Two Decades of Climate Data"

 Comparing Your City's Temperature with Global Data

Al Jazeera has analyzed 20 years of climate data from over 1,200 cities worldwide, and the findings are revealing. According to preliminary data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, July 21 marked the hottest day ever recorded globally, with an average temperature of 17.09°C (62.76°F).

Earlier in the month, the National Centers for Environmental Information (NOAA) reported that last month was the hottest June on record since global record-keeping began in 1850. June 2024 not only set a new high but also marked the 13th consecutive month of global heat records being broken. Heatwaves are becoming more common, with cities experiencing more days exceeding 50°C (122°F).

So, where are the hottest temperatures recorded, and how does your city stack up against others worldwide?

In the following infographic series, Al Jazeera ranks the highest temperatures recorded in more than 1,200 cities between 2004 and 2023.

Where do you think your city stands in this ranking?

If you have never felt temperatures of 50°C (122°F) or even 40°C (104°F), it can be hard to imagine just how extreme that heat feels. Among the 1,283 cities analyzed, 585 recorded a maximum temperature above 40°C (104°F), with 19 reaching at least 50°C (122°F).

So, where does your city fall in this global heat ranking?