US Temperature Map

Explore United States temperature map, The United States experiences a wide range of temperatures due to its vast size and geographical diversity. In general, temperatures vary from the cold, snowy winters in the northern states, such as Alaska and the Northeast, to the warm, sunny weather found in states like Florida and Hawaii. The Midwest can experience extreme temperature changes, with very hot summers and very cold winters. The Southwest, including Arizona and Texas, often sees high temperatures, especially in summer. Coastal areas along the Pacific and Atlantic tend to have milder weather, with less extreme temperatures. Understanding the climate of the specific region you're interested in or traveling to is essential for planning activities and what to wear.

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Temperature in the United States

The United States has a wide range of temperatures throughout the year, reflecting its large size and geographic diversity. In the northern regions and high mountain areas, winters can be very cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. Snow is common in these areas during winter months. On the other hand, southern states, especially those close to the equator, experience much warmer weather year-round, with summer temperatures frequently rising above 90°F (32°C). The central part of the country can see dramatic temperature changes in a single day, especially during spring and fall. Coastal regions tend to have more moderate temperatures, with the Pacific Northwest being cooler and the Southeast warmer. Understanding the climate and typical temperature ranges of your specific destination within the United States is important for planning your activities and packing appropriately.

Month	Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Record low °F (°C)	−80 (−62)	−80 (−62)	−75 (−59)	−68 (−56)	−50 (−46)	−25 (−32)	−11 (−24)	8 (−13)	−6 (−21)	−15 (−26)	−45 (−43)	−62 (−52)	−72 (−58)
Record high °F (°C)	134 (57)	101 (38)	104 (40)	108 (42)	118 (48)	124 (51)	129 (54)	134 (57)	130 (54)	126 (52)	117 (47)	105 (41)	100 (38)

Extreme Highs (Tempratures) in United States

Month	Temperature	Location	Date
January	101 °F (38.3 °C)	Buckeye, Maricopa, Arizona	January 23, 1897
February	104 °F (40.0 °C)	Fort Ringgold, Starr, Texas	February 26, 1902
March	108 °F (42.2 °C)	Rio Grande City, Starr, Texas and Falcon Dam, Texas	March 31, 1954 and March 27, 2020
April	118 °F (47.8 °C)	Volcano Springs, Imperial, California	April 25, 1898
May	122 °F (50.0 °C)	Furnace Creek, Inyo, California	May 1 and 30, 2000
June	129 °F (53.9 °C)	Furnace Creek, Inyo, California	June 30, 2013
July	134 °F (56.7 °C)	Furnace Creek, Inyo, California	July 10, 1913
August	130 °F (54.4 °C)	Furnace Creek, Inyo, California	August 16, 2020
September	126 °F (52.2 °C)	Mecca, Riverside, California	September 2, 1950
October	117 °F (47.2 °C)	Mecca, Riverside, California	October 5, 1917
November	105 °F (40.6 °C)	Craftonville, San Bernardino, California	November 12, 1906
December	100 °F (37.8 °C)	La Mesa, San Diego, California	December 8, 1938

Extreme Lows (Tempratures) in United States

Month	Temperature	Location	Date
January	−80 °F (−62 °C)	Prospect Creek, Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska	January 23, 1971
February	−75 °F (−59 °C)	Tanacross, Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska	February 3, 1947
March	−68 °F (−56 °C)	Kobuk, Northwest Arctic, Alaska	March 1, 1971
April	−50 °F (−46 °C)	Umiat, North Slope, Alaska	April 5, 1995
May	−25 °F (−32 °C)	Chandalar Lake, Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska	May 5, 1992
June	−11 °F (−24 °C)	Anaktuvuk Pass, North Slope, Alaska	June 28, 1971
July	8 °F (−13 °C)	Anaktuvuk Pass, North Slope, Alaska	July 20, 1967
August	−6 °F (−21 °C)	Snowshoe Lake, Valdez-Cordova, Alaska	August 15, 1997
September	−15 °F (−26 °C)	Big Piney, Sublette County, Wyoming	September 20, 1983
October	−35 °F (−37 °C)	Peter Sinks, Utah	October 30, 2019
November	−62 °F (−52 °C)	Prospect Creek, Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska	November 30, 1970
December	−72 °F (−58 °C)	Chicken, Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska	December 31, 1999

Temprature Data for Contiguous United States Average (1991 - 2020 Normals)

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean Daily Maximum in °F (°C)	42.6 (5.9)	46.5 (8.1)	55.3 (12.9)	64.4 (18.0)	73.6 (23.1)	82.1 (27.8)	87.1 (30.6)	85.8 (29.9)	78.8 (26.0)	66.9 (19.4)	53.9 (12.2)	44.2 (6.8)	65.1 (18.4)
Daily Mean in °F (°C)	32.4 (0.2)	35.7 (2.1)	43.6 (6.4)	51.9 (11.1)	61.1 (16.2)	69.5 (20.8)	74.4 (23.6)	73.1 (22.8)	66.0 (18.9)	54.6 (12.6)	43.0 (6.1)	34.3 (1.3)	53.3 (11.8)
Mean Daily Minimum in °F (°C)	22.2 (−5.4)	24.8 (−4.0)	31.9 (−0.1)	39.3 (4.1)	48.5 (9.2)	56.9 (13.8)	61.7 (16.5)	60.3 (15.7)	53.2 (11.8)	42.2 (5.7)	32.0 (0.0)	24.4 (−4.2)	41.4 (5.3)
Average Precipitation in Inches (mm)	2.34 (59)	2.14 (54)	2.53 (64)	2.70 (69)	3.09 (78)	3.11 (79)	2.85 (72)	2.68 (68)	2.56 (65)	2.51 (64)	2.28 (58)	2.51 (64)	31.30 (795)