India is a land of diversity, and this is reflected in its climate as well. From the hot and humid summers of the south to the cool winters of the north, India has it all. While some parts of the country experience extreme cold in winter, others can be unbearably hot during the summer months.
Here are the top 15 hottest places in India, ranked by their average maximum temperature:
1. Phalodi, Rajasthan
Phalodi, a small town in the desert state of Rajasthan, is the hottest place in India, with average maximum temperatures reaching up to 51°C in the summer months.
2. Churu, Rajasthan
Located in the Thar Desert, Churu is another hot spot in Rajasthan, with temperatures often exceeding 50°C in the summers.
3. Nagpur, Maharashtra
Nagpur, a city in the central state of Maharashtra, experiences high temperatures, with the average maximum temperature reaching up to 48°C in the summer.
4. Bikaner, Rajasthan
Bikaner, a city in the northwest of the state, is known for its extreme heat, with temperatures often reaching 47°C.
5. Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Jodhpur, the second-largest city in Rajasthan, is another hot spot, with temperatures regularly exceeding 46°C in the summer months.
6. Nalgonda, Telangana
Nalgonda, a district in the southern state of Telangana, experiences high temperatures, with the average maximum temperature reaching up to 46°C in the summer.
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7. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Jaisalmer is a city in the western state of Rajasthan, known for its golden sand dunes and hot temperatures. Temperatures here often exceed 45°C.
8. Delhi
Delhi is the capital of India and one of the hottest cities in the country with temperatures regularly reaching 45°C in the summer months.
9. Pali, Rajasthan
Delhi is the capital of India and one of the hottest cities in the country with temperatures often exceeding 44°C in the summer.
10. Godhra, Gujarat
Godhra, a city in the western state of Gujarat, experiences high temperatures, with the average maximum temperature reaching up to 44°C in the summer.
11. Banda, Uttar Pradesh
Banda, a district in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, is another hot spot, with temperatures regularly reaching 43°C in the summer months.
12. Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Chandrapur, a city in Maharashtra, experiences high temperatures, with the average maximum temperature reaching up to 43°C in the summer.
13. Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Anantapur, a district in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, is known for its hot and dry climate, with temperatures often exceeding 43°C.
14. Satna, Madhya Pradesh
Satna, a district in the central state of Madhya Pradesh, is another hot spot, with temperatures regularly reaching 43°C in the summer months.
15. Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Chittorgarh, a district in Rajasthan, is known for its hot and dry climate, with temperatures often exceeding 42°C.
