03. Is Mercury the hottest planet? How hot is it? (A K2S Question)

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Mercury is not the hottest planet despite being the closest to the Sun. The average temperature on the surface of Mercury is 354° F but it can range from as hot as 800° F to as cold as –298° F. However, Venus is the hottest planet, reaching 930°F.

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