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The average temperature on Venus is about 464 °C (867°F). It is this hot because it is the second planet from the sun, and has what scientists call a ‘runaway greenhouse’ effect. A thick layer of clouds (mostly sulphuric acid) covers the surface and traps infrared radiation, raising the surface temperature of the planet.
