The hottest countries in the world are more dry and sunny. Their temperature can be mild but fluctuate due to global climate change. Irregular rainfall and hot atmosphere negatively impact the quality of air, water resources, and the rate of agricultural produce.
Despite all these, people have managed to be adaptive, including animals.
Here are the hottest countries in the world, according to HowStuffWorks:
1. Burkina Faso (84.7° F)
Burkina Faso leads as the hottest country in the world. The country’s annual average temperature is about 29 degrees Celsius, which varies during the dry season. Due to climate change, there is now irregular rainfall and frequent harsh weather conditions.
2. Mali (84.6° F)
Mali is a country in West Africa, the second hottest country in the world. The hot season affects agriculture and poses a serious challenge to livelihood daily. There is little or no rainfall, mostly in the country’s southern parts.
3. Senegal (84.0° F)
Senegal is a country that experiences both hot and wet seasons, but due to irregular weather conditions, the country is now hotter and has less rainfall. The hotness and dryness from November to May come with dust, which reduces air quality and affects visibility.
4. Mauritania (83.9° F)
Mauritania is a country blessed with a warm climate. But things have changed recently; there is more heat, and the temperature keeps rising due to the impact of climate change.
5. Tuvalu (83.5° F)
Tuvalu is an Island in the Pacific Ocean that experiences hot weather. Notwithstanding, there is still warmth because of the oceanic breezes. The dry season starts in May and ends in October; rainfall varies across the islands.
6. Djibouti (83.3° F)
Djibouti experiences extremely high temperatures in places that are more like deserts. The country’s climate is both hot and dry. The less rainfall in Djibouti has limited agricultural productivity and water resources.
7. The Gambia (83.1° F)
The Gambia is a tropical country in West Africa. Coastal areas enjoy mild temperatures because they are close to the ocean. During the dry season, the weather is typically hot with minimal rainfall.
8. Maldives (82.6° F)
Maldives is the eighth hottest country in the world. The weather is constantly hot and sunny. In other words, from December to April, there is usually less rainfall with a lot of sunshine.
9. Benin (82.4° F)
Benin, a West African country, enjoys moderate temperatures and more rainfall in its coastal areas. But from November to February, rain decreases, and the dry season sets in, the weather becomes harsh.
10. Palau (82.2° F)
The climate in Palau is hot and very windy. The country experiences a dry season from November to April. There is also time for the wet season, but it fluctuates occasionally.
