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🇺🇸 United States Weather History

1,286 cities  ·  56regions  ·  1981–2025

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🌍 United States Climate Overview

United States has hot and varied climates spanning 56 regions and 1,286 cities.

Average daily highs peak at 88.0°F in Yuma (Arizona), while average daily lows bottom out at 18.5°F in Fairbanks (Alaska) — these are long-term annual averages across all months, not single-day records.

Rainfall varies dramatically from 112 mm/year in arid Yuma (Arizona) to 2,002 mm/year in Pago Pago (American Samoa).

Hottest city Yuma 88.0°F avg max
Coldest city Fairbanks 18.5°F avg min
Wettest city Pago Pago 2,002 mm/yr
Driest city Yuma 112 mm/yr

Climate Extremes in United States

🌡️ 5 Hottest Cities in United States

Annual avg of daily highs — not a single-day record

  1. 1
    YumaArizona
    88.0 °F
  2. 2
    McallenTexas
    87.3 °F
  3. 3
    PharrTexas
    87.3 °F
  4. 4
    WeslacoTexas
    87.3 °F
  5. 5
    DonnaTexas
    87.3 °F

❄️ 5 Coldest Cities in United States

Annual avg of daily lows — not a single-day record

  1. 1
    FairbanksAlaska
    18.5 °F
  2. 2
    AnchorageAlaska
    24.6 °F
  3. 3
    WasillaAlaska
    26.1 °F
  4. 4
    BozemanMontana
    26.2 °F
  5. 5
    MissoulaMontana
    28.8 °F

🌧️ 5 Wettest Cities in United States

Avg annual total across all years of data

  1. 1
    Pago PagoAmerican Samoa
    2,002 mm/yr
  2. 2
    SnohomishWashington
    1,864 mm/yr
  3. 3
    Lake StevensWashington
    1,864 mm/yr
  4. 4
    HiloHawaii
    1,816 mm/yr
  5. 5
    RentonWashington
    1,748 mm/yr

☀️ 5 Driest Cities in United States

Avg annual total across all years of data

  1. 1
    YumaArizona
    112 mm/yr
  2. 2
    Cathedral CityCalifornia
    154 mm/yr
  3. 3154 mm/yr
  4. 4174 mm/yr
  5. 5
    Apple ValleyCalifornia
    202 mm/yr

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All Regions in United States

Alabama16 citiesAlaska3 citiesAmerican Samoa1 citiesArizona25 citiesArkansas11 citiesCalifornia214 citiesColorado20 citiesConnecticut18 citiesDelaware5 citiesDistrict of Columbia1 citiesFlorida95 citiesGeorgia54 citiesGuam3 citiesHawaii7 citiesIdaho10 cities
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United States Weather — Common Questions

What is the hottest city in United States?▼
Based on 45 years of NASA POWER data (1981–2025), Yuma in Arizona is among the hottest cities in United States, with an average daily maximum of 88.0°F. Other notably hot cities include Mcallen and Pharr.
What is the coldest city in United States?▼
Fairbanks in Alaska is among the coldest cities in United States, with average daily minimum temperatures of 18.5°F.
Which city in United States receives the most rainfall?▼
Pago Pago in American Samoa is one of the wettest cities in United States, receiving approximately 2,002 mm of rainfall per year.
Which city in United States is the driest?▼
Yuma in Arizona receives only about 112 mm of rainfall per year, making it one of the driest cities in United States.
How many cities are covered in this United States weather dataset?▼
This dataset covers 1,286 cities across 56 regions in United States. Historical weather data spans 1981 to 2025 and is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources).
Where does this United States weather data come from?▼
All data is sourced from NASA POWER, providing satellite-based meteorological data from the MERRA-2 reanalysis model. Spatial resolution is 0.5° × 0.625° with monthly temporal resolution, covering 1981–2025.
How do I find weather history for a specific city in United States?▼
Use the city finder above — click a region on the left to browse its cities on the right, or type in the search box to filter. You can also use the global search below the finder to search across all regions at once.

📡 Data Source & Methodology

All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), providing high-quality meteorological data derived from satellite observations and the MERRA-2 reanalysis model.

Coverage
  • 1,286 cities, 56 regions
  • Temporal: 1981–2025 (45 years)
  • Monthly resolution
Technical
  • Source: NASA POWER / MERRA-2
  • Resolution: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Variables: Temperature, Precipitation