The Lut Desert recorded a surface temperature of 71°C (159°F) in 2005, although the specific date remains unspecified. Average high temperatures in hot deserts typically range from 43.5°C to 49°C. Satellite measurements primarily assess the troposphere rather than surface temperatures, which are influenced by factors such as surface emissivity and solar angle. Understanding these variables is crucial for accurate temperature reporting in desert environments.
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mgb_phys said:The temperature of a surface in the sun depends on the emissivity (how black) of the surface and the angle to the sun - that's why temperatures are normally quoted 'in the shade'.
The air temperature near the surface is going to be close to the surface temperature.
The extreme maximum temperature for Hot Desert ranges from 43.5 to 49° C.
eha said:I think satellites are measuring the temperature of surfaces of the other deserts regularly, but i can't get to those figures at the moment. Thanks for your interest.