Coldest States 2023 - Wisevoter (2024)

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Introduction

The United States of America is a vast country, spanning from the warm climates of Florida and Hawaii to the freezing temperatures of Alaska and Maine. The differences between states in terms of temperature can be immense, with some areas seeing temperatures ranging from below 0 degrees Celsius in winter to sweltering heat waves during summer months. In the northern states such as Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, temperatures can drop to -30 degrees Celsius during the coldest months of year while states located further down south like Louisiana and Mississippi may only experience temperatures around 5-10 degrees Celsius at their coldest. Many states also experience varying amounts of snowfall depending on location – places like New York often see larger accumulations due to its higher latitude compared to Texas which rarely sees any snow. All these factors contribute to how hot or cold a particular state may be throughout the year, making it an interesting subject for comparison between different parts of the United States.

Temperature Statistics by State

#StateAverage Temperature (2022)Percentage Change (vs. 2021)
1Alaska30.7 °F15.85%
2North Dakota42.4 °F-3.2%
3Minnesota42.5 °F-4.06%
4Wyoming43.9 °F0.46%
5Montana44.6 °F1.36%
6Maine44.9 °F1.58%
7Wisconsin45 °F-1.75%
8Idaho45.3 °F-0.22%
9Vermont45.7 °F1.56%
10Michigan46.7 °F-1.48%
11New Hampshire46.9 °F1.74%
12Colorado47.9 °F0.84%
13South Dakota47.9 °F-0.21%
14New York48.2 °F1.05%
15Washington49 °F1.66%
16Iowa49.9 °F-0.2%
17Oregon49.9 °F1.42%
18Utah51.3 °F1.18%
19Pennsylvania51.4 °F0.39%
20Massachusetts51.8 °F1.97%
21Nebraska52 °F1.76%
22Connecticut52.5 °F2.14%
23Nevada53.4 °F1.52%
24Ohio53.5 °F0.56%
25Rhode Island53.5 °F1.9%
26Illinois54 °F0.37%
27Indiana54 °F0.93%
28West Virginia54 °F0.75%
29New Jersey56 °F1.63%
30New Mexico56.2 °F1.44%
31Missouri57 °F1.24%
32Kansas57.4 °F2.32%
33Maryland57.5 °F1.05%
34Delaware58 °F1.05%
35Virginia58 °F1.58%
36Kentucky58.1 °F1.93%
37Tennessee60.1 °F1.86%
38California61.7 °F2.32%
39North Carolina61.7 °F2.49%
40Arkansas62.8 °F2.45%
41Oklahoma62.8 °F3.29%
42Arizona62.9 °F1.29%
43Alabama65.4 °F1.87%
44South Carolina65.4 °F2.83%
45Mississippi66.1 °F2.01%
46Georgia66.2 °F2.48%
47Texas68 °F2.87%
48Louisiana68.5 °F1.48%
49Florida73.4 °F1.66%

Coldest States

The coldest states in the US are Alaska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Montana, Maine, Wisconsin, Idaho, Vermont, and Michigan. Alaska is the coldest state in the US, with an average annual temperature of 30.7 F°. The second coldest state in the US is North Dakota, with an average temperature of 42.4 F°. Minnesota is the third coldest state, with an average temperature of 42.5 Fº. Coming in fourth place on the coldest states’ ranking is Wyoming with an average temperature of 43.9 Fº. The fifth and sixth coldest states are Montana and Maine, with an average temperature of 44.6 F° and 44.9 F° respectively. With an average temperature of 45 F°, Wisconsin is the seventh coldest state in the US. Idaho and Vermont are ranked eighth and ninth coldest states in the US with 45.3 Fº, and 45.7 F° respectively. Finally, with an average temperature of 46.7 Fº, Michigan is the tenth coldest state in the US.

Coldest States in USA

1. Alaska : 30.7°F
2. North Dakota : 42.4°F
3. Minnesota : 42.5°F
4. Wyoming : 43.9°F
5. Montana : 44.6°F
6. Maine : 44.9°F
7. Wisconsin : 45°F
8. Idaho : 45.3°F
9. Vermont : 45.7°F
10. Michigan : 46.7°F

Coldest State in the US

Alaska is the coldest state in the United States, with an annual average temperature of 30.7 Fº, and temperatures that can go as low as -80°F. It has some of the longest and coldest winters in North America due to its extreme northern location and lack of low-lying land and mountains. The temperature drops significantly during the winter months, when Alaska can experience temperatures as low as -50°F on average in some parts of the state. Despite being located close to the Arctic Circle, Alaska does not have permafrost because it has a mountainous interior which allows for greater heat retention. Alaska is also home to numerous glaciers and mountain ranges that offer pristine views and breathtaking landscapes well worth visiting year round. Despite its extreme cold temperatures in the winter, the state still experiences a few months of thaw during summer.

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Alabama

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50.3 °F

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38.3 °F

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Alaska

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6.3 °F

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The average temperature in Alaska is 30.7ºF, making it the coldest state in the United States. During winter months, the temperatures can plunge to minus 20ºF or lower in some areas. The state's highest recorded temperature was 100ºF at Fort Yukon on June 27th, 1915; conversely, the lowest ever recorded temperature was –80ºF at Prospect Creek Camp on January 23rd, 1971. Its long summer days and relative lack of humidity make it an ideal environment for outdoor activities like hiking and biking. Despite its cold climate, Alaska is home to many species of wildlife that have adapted to survive in these conditions such as polar bears, wolves, caribou, and walruses.

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Arizona

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62.9 °F

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44.5 °F

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31 °F

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-40 °F

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Arkansas

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62.8 °F

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44.8 °F

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33.2 °F

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-29 °F

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California

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61.7 °F

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46.1 °F

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35 °F

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-45 °F

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Colorado

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47.9 °F

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28 °F

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14.2 °F

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-61 °F

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Connecticut

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52.5 °F

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30.6 °F

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21.2 °F

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-32 °F

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Delaware

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58 °F

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38.2 °F

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28.3 °F

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-17 °F

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Florida

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73.4 °F

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62.4 °F

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51.4 °F

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-2 °F

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Georgia

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66.2 °F

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51.7 °F

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39.8 °F

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-17 °F

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Idaho

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45.3 °F

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25 °F

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16 °F

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-60 °F

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Illinois

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54 °F

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30.1 °F

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20.4 °F

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-38 °F

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Indiana

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54 °F

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31.5 °F

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22.1 °F

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Iowa

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22.6 °F

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Kansas

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34.3 °F

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19.8 °F

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Kentucky

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58.1 °F

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39.1 °F

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28.3 °F

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Louisiana

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68.5 °F

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42.7 °F

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Maine

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18.2 °F

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The average temperature in Maine is 44.9ºF, making it the sixth coldest state in the United States. Maine is known for its chilly temperatures and winters are especially frigid, with temperatures often dipping below freezing from December to March. During this time, average temperatures range between 15-25°F and snowfall can be quite heavy. Summers in Maine tend to be milder, with temperatures typically hovering around 60-70°F. The warmest months are July and August.

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Maryland

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57.5 °F

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37.8 °F

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27.8 °F

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Massachusetts

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29.8 °F

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Michigan

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21.6 °F

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13.4 °F

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Minnesota

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The average temperature in Minnesota is 42.5ºF, making it the third coldest state in the United States. Summers in Minnesota can be quite warm with temperatures reaching up to 80ºF during the day, although nights can still dip down to 40ºF. The winter months bring much colder temperatures with an average low of around 13ºF and wind chill factors making it feel even lower.

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Mississippi

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50.6 °F

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38.8 °F

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Missouri

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35.3 °F

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23.8 °F

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Montana

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10.9 °F

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The average temperature in Montana is 44.6ºF, making it the fifth coldest state in the country. With temperatures regularly dipping below freezing during winter months, Montana typically experiences extended snow cover, with reports revealing that over two-thirds of total precipitation throughout any given year is in the form of snowfall.

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Nebraska

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28.7 °F

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Nevada

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33.7 °F

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New Hampshire

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22.3 °F

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New York

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North Carolina

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North Dakota

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The average temperature in North Dakota is 42.4ºF, making it the second coldest state in the United States. During the winter months, temperatures can drop even lower and reach extreme lows. For example, on February 15, 1936, North Dakota experienced its coldest temperature ever recorded, reaching -60ºF in Parshall. However, during summer months temperatures can get quite warm with average highs reaching into the 80s and 90s in July and August.

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Ohio

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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Pennsylvania

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South Carolina

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South Dakota

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47.9 °F

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21.2 °F

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#7

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8.7 °F

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#6

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-58 °F

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#8

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Tennessee

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60.1 °F

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#37

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42.6 °F

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#38

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31.6 °F

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#39

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-32 °F

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#37

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Texas

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68 °F

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#47

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50.2 °F

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#44

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36.2 °F

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#43

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-23 °F

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#43

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Utah

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51.3 °F

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#18

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29.9 °F

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#18

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18.6 °F

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#17

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-50 °F

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#17

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Vermont

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45.7 °F

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20.2 °F

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#6

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9.7 °F

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-50 °F

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#18

The average temperature in Vermont is 45.7ºF, making it the ninth coldest state in the country. During winter months, temperatures can drop down to freezing or below and snowfall is common throughout the season. In summer months, temperatures often stay in the mid-60s and 70s, with occasional heat waves that push temperatures into the 80s. The humid continental climate of Vermont brings a wide range of weather changes throughout the year, from cold winter days to hot and sunny summers. Regardless of the season, Vermont's average temperature remains relatively cool compared to other states in the US.

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Virginia

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58 °F

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#35

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39.8 °F

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#36

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28.8 °F

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#37

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-30 °F

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#39

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Washington

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49 °F

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#15

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31.5 °F

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#23

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24.9 °F

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#30

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-48 °F

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#19

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West Virginia

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54 °F

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#28

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35.1 °F

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#30

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24.1 °F

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#29

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-37 °F

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#31

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Wisconsin

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45 °F

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#7

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16.3 °F

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#4

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6.5 °F

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#4

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-55 °F

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#9

The average temperature in Wisconsin is 45ºF, making it the seventh coldest state in the country. On average, temperatures tend to range from 30ºF in the winter months to 75ºF in the summer months. Although these temperatures may not seem extreme, Wisconsin can experience periods of extreme cold and heat with temperatures ranging from -20°F to 95°F depending on location and season. Additionally, Wisconsin is known for its high humidity levels in both summer and winter which can make a given temperature feel even colder or hotter than it actually is.

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Wyoming

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43.9 °F

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#4

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23.3 °F

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#12

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11.7 °F

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-66 °F

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The average temperature in North Dakota is 43.9ºF, making it the fourth coldest state in the United States. The temperature can range from highs of 90°F during summer days to below-freezing temperatures and snowfall during the winter months, making it quite unpredictable when it comes to weather. During the spring and fall seasons, Wyoming typically experiences mild weather with temperatures between 50-60°F.

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FAQs

What is the coldest state in the US ?

The coldest state in the US is Alaska, with an average annual temperature of 30.7 Fº.

What are the 5 coldest states in the US ?

The five coldest states in the US are Alaska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, and Montana.

What are the top 15 coldest states in America ?

1. Alaska : 30.7°F
2. North Dakota : 42.4°F
3. Minnesota : 42.5°F
4. Wyoming : 43.9°F
5. Montana : 44.6°F
6. Maine : 44.9°F
7. Wisconsin : 45°F
8. Idaho : 45.3°F
9. Vermont : 45.7°F
10. Michigan : 46.7°F
11. New Hampshire : 46.9 °F
12. Colorado : 47.9 °F
13. South Dakota : 47.9 °F
14. New York : 48.2 °F
15. Washington : 49 °F

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What is the coldest state in 2023? ›

Alaska is the coldest state in the U.S., with an average statewide temperature of 28.4 degrees in 2023.

What are the 10 coldest states in the United States? ›

coldest states in the US, 10. New Hampshire, 9, Idaho, 8, Wisconsin, 7, Vermont, 6, Montana, 5, Wyoming, 4, Maine, 3, Minnesota, 2, North Dakota, one, Alaska.

Which state is not too hot and not too cold? ›

Hawaii. It rarely ever gets above 85 degrees and rarely falls below 75 degrees. There aren't many better places than the tropical islands of Hawaii. This state is known for having consistent temperatures throughout the entire year.

Which U.S. city has the worst winters? ›

Fairbanks, Alaska

With a minimum average temperature of about minus 17 degrees Fahrenheit, Fairbanks takes the cake as the coldest city in the U.S. The northernmost major city in Alaska, Fairbanks has seen record cold temperatures reaching minus 66 degrees in the past.

What state has the worst winter? ›

Top 10 coldest states in the US
  • Alaska. Get ready to layer on when you visit Alaska, which is known to be the coldest state in the US. ...
  • North Dakota. North Dakota is second on the list of the coldest states in the US, with an average temperature of 41.1°F (5.1°C). ...
  • Minnesota. ...
  • Maine. ...
  • Wyoming. ...
  • Montana. ...
  • Vermont. ...
  • Wisconsin.
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What U.S. state is cold all year round? ›

California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado have glaciers, which are permanent ice. Any place above, say, 10,000 feet can get snow any time of the year.

What U.S. state has the coolest summers? ›

Alaska has the coldest winters, the coldest summers, the longest winter, the most freezing degree days, and on and on.

What is the hottest state in the U.S. right now? ›

On average, Florida ranked as the hottest state in the U.S., with an average of temperature of 74.1 degrees over the past 15 years. It was followed closely by Hawaii (73.8 degrees) and Arizona (73.6 degrees). Florida's average temperature has steadily risen over the past 15 years, according to the data.

What state has the record for coldest weather? ›

The coldest temperature in the U.S. was set in Alaska: The mercury plummeted to 80 degrees below zero on Jan. 23, 1971, in Prospect Creek in central Alaska, north of Fairbanks. The coldest temperature recorded in the contiguous U.S. is minus 70: That was measured at Rogers Pass, Montana, on Jan. 20, 1954.

What state stays 70 degrees year round? ›

While temperatures fluctuate throughout the year in most U.S. states, there are few states with warm weather that see averages around 70-degree weather year-round. These states include Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and New Mexico.

What state has the perfect weather year-round? ›

The US city that is often considered to have the best year-round weather is San Diego, California. With its mild temperatures, low humidity, and abundant sunshine, San Diego offers a pleasant climate throughout the year, making it a popular destination for those seeking ideal weather conditions.

What is the best state to live in? ›

Here are the US News 2024 rankings of the best states
  • Utah.
  • New Hampshire.
  • Nebraska.
  • Minnesota.
  • Idaho.
  • Iowa.
  • Vermont.
  • Washington.
May 7, 2024

What state has the worst weather to live in? ›

Top 15 states with the most extreme weather
  • Oklahoma. ...
  • Washington. ...
  • Kansas. Photo Credit: Alamy Stock Photo. ...
  • South Dakota. Photo Credit: Alamy Stock Photo. ...
  • Colorado. Photo Credit: Alamy Stock Photo. ...
  • Illinois. Photo Credit: Alamy Stock Photo. ...
  • Minnesota. Photo Credit: Alamy Stock Photo. ...
  • California. Photo Credit: Alamy Stock Photo.

Where is the cheapest warm place to live in the USA? ›

Top 25 Affordable Warm Weather Destinations in the U.S. for Winter Travel
  • Tucson, AZ. Average winter temperatures: High: 67°F | Low: 41°F. ...
  • Clearwater, FL. Average winter temperatures: High: 72°F | Low: 55°F. ...
  • San Diego, CA. ...
  • Phoenix, AZ. ...
  • Cocoa Beach, FL. ...
  • New Smyrna Beach, FL. ...
  • Destin, FL. ...
  • New Orleans, LA.

What state has the worst storms? ›

What state gets the most tornadoes? On average, Texas and Kansas see more tornadoes than any other state. From 2003 to 2022, Texas experienced an average of 124 tornadoes per year, while Kansas had fewer at 87 per year.

Which is the coldest place in 2023? ›

Yakutsk, Russia — minus 80 F (minus 62.2 C)

On Jan. 18, 2023, the Siberian city broke a new record when temperatures dropped to minus 80 F (minus 62.2 C) — the coldest in nearly two decades.

Which is the most cold day of 2023? ›

Feb. 4: Mt. Washington in New Hampshire recorded a ridiculously cold -108.2-degree wind chill, setting the national record. The temperature was -47 degrees, with a wind speed of 89 mph.

What was the coldest in 2023? ›

The lowest temperature of the year was -16.0C, recorded at Altnaharra (Sutherland) on 9 March during a spell of wintry weather. This is 0.5C below the 1991-2020 average (-15.5C), but 3C above the 1961-90 average (-19.0C) for the year's coldest day.

What is the hottest state 2023? ›

Here are the 10 warmest states, in descending order.
  1. Florida. Average temperature in 2023: 73.4 F (23 C)
  2. Louisiana. Average temperature in 2023: 69.6 F (20.9 C) ...
  3. Texas. Average temperature in 2023: 68 F (20 C) ...
  4. Mississippi. Average temperature in 2023: 66.7 F (19.3 C) ...
  5. Georgia. ...
  6. Alabama. ...
  7. South Carolina. ...
  8. Arkansas. ...
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