Temperature extremes are tracked and measured daily from multiple locations on earth. The following list shows the highest temperature ever reported on a continent. Keep in mind that the data in older dates may be skewed because standard temperature measurement techniques and equipment may have changed. Also note that "Oceania" indicates any small location such as an island in the vast oceans of the world.
1. Africa
Location: El Azizia, LibyaTemperature: 136 degrees
Date: September 13, 1922
2. North America
Location: Death Valley, CaliforniaTemperature: 134 degrees
Date: July 10th, 1913
3. Asia
Location: Tirat Tsvi, IsraelTemperature: 129 degrees
Date: June 22nd, 1942
4. Australia
Location: Cloncurry, QueenslandTemperature: 128 degrees
Date: January 16th, 1889
5. Europe
Location: Seville, SpainTemperature: 122 degrees
Date: August 4th, 1881
6. South America
Location: Rivadavia, ArgentinaTemperature: 120 degrees
Date: December 11th, 1905
7. Oceania
Location: Tuguegarao, PhilippinesTemperature: 108 degrees
Date: April 29th, 1912
8. Antarctica
Location: Vanda Station, Scott CoastTemperature: 59 degrees
Date: January 5th, 1974