intense heat; peak of summer's heat
Refers to the most extreme heat of summer, often used in weather reports or descriptions of oppressive summer conditions. Antonym: 極寒 (intense cold).
Antonyms: 極寒
今年の夏は記録的な極暑が続いている。
This summer, record-breaking intense heat has continued.
極暑の中での作業は危険を伴う。
Working in the peak of summer's heat is dangerous.
extreme cold; intense cold; midwinter
Compound of 極 (extreme) and 暑 (heat). The reading ごくしょ is the on'yomi for both characters.