The World's Tallest Thermometer Is for Sale: A Bittersweet Moment in the Mojave Desert The world's tallest thermometer has been a prominent fixture in the Mojave Desert since its construction in 1991.
Standing at an impressive 134 feet tall, this iconic structure has served as a beacon for travelers and a testament to human ingenuity in the face of extreme heat. Listed for $1.
85 million, the sale of the thermometer marks a bittersweet moment for the Herron family, who invested $750,000 in building it nearly three decades ago.