US Temperature Records by State
Explore all-time high and low temperature records for every US state. See the hottest and coldest days on record with data from thousands of NOAA weather stations going back to 1970.
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112°F in mid-March. 7,000+ daily records. State-by-state data from 55 years of NOAA records.
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Climate TrendsWinter 2025-26 Was the 2nd Warmest on Record
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Extreme RecordsThe Coldest Temperatures Ever Recorded in Every US State
All 50 states ranked by their all-time record lows, from Alaska's -80°F to Hawaii's +15°F. Plus decade trends.
Northeast(11 states)
Known for cold winters and variable conditions
Southeast(11 states)
Hot summers with mild to warm winters
Midwest(12 states)
Extreme temperature swings between seasons
Southwest(4 states)
Some of the hottest temperatures in the US
West(6 states)
Diverse climates from mountains to deserts
Pacific(5 states)
From arctic Alaska to tropical Hawaii
US Temperature Extremes
Hottest States
Death Valley, California holds the world record for hottest air temperature. Arizona, Nevada, and Texas regularly see temperatures above 110°F.
Coldest States
Alaska has recorded temperatures below -60°F. Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota experience extreme cold snaps in winter.
About Temperature Records
Temperature records are compiled from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCND), which includes data from over 90,000 weather stations worldwide. Our US records are based on observations from weather stations across all 50 states since 1970.
Each state page shows all-time record highs and lows, monthly records, and the weather stations where these extremes were recorded. Records are updated regularly as new data becomes available.
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