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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