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Texas vs. Arizona: 2024 Temps Surprise
Texas is scorching—ranking fourth among US states for highest average temperatures his year.
Published August 9, 2024 at 6:06am by Alexis Simmerman
Scorching Texas Heat: Lone Star State Scorches Under Heat Dome
Texans Swelter as Temperatures Soar
A heat dome settles over Texas, with forecasters warning of the hottest weeks in 2024. The state bakes under triple-digit temperatures, with heat indices reaching 110s.
Texans Brave the Heat
https://www.theblogler.com/hottest-states/
So far, Texas has the fourth-highest average temperature at 65.8°F. Only Florida, Hawaii, and Louisiana are hotter.
Top 10 Hottest States:
Rank | State | Avg Temp (°F) |
---|---|---|
1 | Florida | 71.5 |
2 | Hawaii | 70.2 |
3 | Louisiana | 67.2 |
4 | Texas | 65.8 |
5 | Georgia | 64.3 |
6 | Mississippi | 64.3 |
7 | Alabama | 63.7 |
8 | S. Carolina | 63.4 |
9 | Arizona | 61.1 |
9 | Arkansas | 61.1 |
Data: The Blogler
Alaska Shivers at the Other End
In contrast, Alaska holds the lowest average temperature at 28.1°F, with a long winter from October to April.
Top 5 Coldest States:
Rank | State | Avg Temp (°F) |
---|---|---|
1 | Alaska | 28.1 |
2 | N. Dakota | 41.1 |
3 | Minnesota | 41.8 |
4 | Maine | 41.9 |
5 | Wyoming | 42.3 |
Data: The Blogler
Read more: Is Texas hotter than Arizona? The answer may surprise you. See 2024 average temps by state