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🇺🇸 United States Weather History

1,286 cities  ·  56regions  ·  1980–2024

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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 98.8°F in Yuma (Arizona), while average daily lows bottom out at 0.9°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 98.8°F avg max
Coldest city Fairbanks 0.9°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
    98.8 °F
  2. 2
    LaredoTexas
    97.7 °F
  3. 3
    McallenTexas
    97.7 °F
  4. 4
    PharrTexas
    97.7 °F
  5. 5
    WeslacoTexas
    97.7 °F

❄️ 5 Coldest Cities in United States

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

  1. 1
    FairbanksAlaska
    0.9 °F
  2. 2
    AnchorageAlaska
    9.7 °F
  3. 3
    BozemanMontana
    10.4 °F
  4. 4
    WasillaAlaska
    12.2 °F
  5. 5
    MissoulaMontana
    14.4 °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

🗺️ Find Weather History by Region & City

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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

United States Weather — Common Questions

What is the hottest city in United States?▼
Based on 45 years of NASA POWER data (1980–2024), Yuma in Arizona is among the hottest cities in United States, with an average daily maximum of 98.8°F. Other notably hot cities include Laredo and Mcallen.
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 0.9°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 1980 to 2024 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 1980–2024.
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: 1980–2024 (45 years)
  • Monthly resolution
Technical
  • Source: NASA POWER / MERRA-2
  • Resolution: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Variables: Temperature, Precipitation