Record-Breaking Temperatures in Every US State

In a time when temperatures seem to climb relentlessly across the United States, the sensation of heat is becoming all too familiar.

Reports from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year ever documented, and indications suggest that 2025 will follow this fiery trend.

Currently, a severe heat wave has placed heat advisories on more than 200 million people from the Midwest to the Atlantic coast, according to recent broadcasts.

The official climate data reveals that since records commenced in 1850, the average global temperature has increased by 0.11 degrees Fahrenheit every ten years, marking 2024 as the warmest yet.

The rise in global temperatures, however, doesn't translate to uniform heat increases everywhere. Historical records from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) illustrate that some states observed their peak temperatures many years prior.

Alabama: Scorching at 112°F

The record high for Alabama was established in Centreville on September 6, 1925, with the mercury hitting 112 degrees Fahrenheit.

Alaska: Reaching 100°F

Alaska's warmest temperature was experienced in Fort Yukon on June 27, 1915, reaching exactly 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Arizona: Blazing at 128°F

Arizona's record was set in Lake Havasu City, at an intense 128 degrees Fahrenheit on June 29, 1994.

Arkansas: A High of 120°F

Arkansas recorded a peak temperature of 120 degrees in Ozark on August 10, 1936.

California: Sizzles at 134°F

In California, the historic high remains at 134 degrees Fahrenheit, recorded in Furnace Creek, Death Valley, on July 10, 1913.

Colorado: Peaks at 115°F

The record for Colorado was marked at 115 degrees in John Martin Dam on July 10, 2019.

Connecticut: Tops at 106°F

Danbury, Connecticut saw its highest temperature of 106 degrees on July 15, 1995.

Delaware: Maxed Out at 110°F

Millsboro, Delaware felt the heat at 110 degrees on July 21, 1930.

Florida: Reaches 109°F

Monticello, Florida hit a high of 109 degrees on June 29, 1931.

Georgia: Scaled 112°F

The top temperature of 112 degrees was acknowledged in Greenville, Georgia, on August 20, 1983.

Hawaii: A Toasty 100°F

Hawaii's warmest temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit was logged in Pahala on April 27, 1931.

Idaho: Peaks at 118°F

Orofino, Idaho, hit a record 118 degrees on July 28, 1934.

Illinois: Touched 117°F

The city of East St. Louis reached 117 degrees Fahrenheit on July 14, 1954.

Indiana: Topped at 116°F

Collegeville, Indiana witnessed 116 degrees on July 14, 1936.

Iowa: Hits 118°F

Keokuk recorded a highest temperature of 118 degrees on July 20, 1934.

Kansas: Up to 121°F

Kansas's hottest day reached 121 degrees Fahrenheit in Alton on July 24, 1936.

Kentucky: Peaks at 114°F

The peak heat in Kentucky was 114 degrees, recorded in Greensburg on July 28, 1930.

Louisiana: Hits 114°F

Plain Dealing in Louisiana saw its highest temperature of 114 degrees on August 10, 1936.

Maine: Reached 105°F

North Bridgton, Maine, experienced 105 degrees on July 10, 1911.

Maryland: Maximum 109°F

A high of 109 degrees was felt in Cumberland, Maryland on July 10, 1936.

Massachusetts: Reached 107°F

New Bedford, Massachusetts reached this heat mark on August 2, 1975.

Michigan: Tops at 112°F

The record high in Michigan was 112 degrees in Mio on July 13, 1936.

Minnesota: Maxed Out at 115°F

Beardsley, Minnesota endured 115 degrees on July 29, 1917.

Mississippi: Hits 115°F

Holly Springs, Mississippi experienced a high of 115 degrees on July 29, 1930.

Missouri: Reaches 118°F

Union, Missouri reached its highest recorded 118 degrees on July 14, 1954.

Montana: Peaks at 117°F

Medicine Lake saw Montana's highest temperature of 117 degrees on July 5, 1937.

Nebraska: Hits 118°F

Minden, Nebraska recorded 118 degrees on July 24, 1936.

Nevada: Sizzles at 125°F

Laughlin hit 125 degrees in Nevada on June 29, 1994.

New Hampshire: Tops 106°F

The temperature in Nashua reached 106 degrees on July 4, 1911.

New Jersey: Maximum at 110°F

The record for New Jersey was set in Runyon, near Sayreville, with 110 degrees on July 10, 1936.

New Mexico: Peaks at 122°F

A peak of 122 degrees was recorded near Loving, New Mexico on June 27, 1994.

New York: Reaching 108°F

Troy, New York reached 108 degrees on July 22, 1926.

North Carolina: Hits 110°F

Fayetteville saw North Carolina's record temperature of 110 degrees on August 21, 1983.

North Dakota: Peaks at 121°F

The heat topped out at 121 degrees in Steele, North Dakota on July 6, 1936.

Ohio: Maxing at 113°F

The maximum temperature in Gallipolis was recorded at 113 degrees on July 21, 1934.

Oklahoma: Hitting 120°F

In Oklahoma, Altus experienced a 120-degree day on August 12, 1936.

Oregon: Rising to 119°F

Oregon's temperature record of 119 degrees was set at Pelton Dam on June 29, 2021.

Pennsylvania: Topped at 111°F

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania saw a high of 111 degrees on July 10, 1936.

Rhode Island: Hits 104°F

Providence, Rhode Island hit 104 degrees on August 2, 1975.

South Carolina: Maximum 113°F

In Columbia, South Carolina, the mercury reached 113 degrees on June 29, 2012.

South Dakota: Reaches 120°F

At Fort Pierre, South Dakota recorded its highest temperature of 120 degrees on July 15, 2006.

Tennessee: Peaks at 113°F

In Perryville, Tennessee experienced its record 113 degrees on August 9, 1930.

Texas: Scales 120°F

The town of Monahans in Texas reached 120 degrees on June 28, 1994.

Utah: Maxes at 117°F

St. George in Utah recorded 117 degrees on July 10, 2021.

Vermont: Reaches 107°F

Vernon, Vermont experienced a high of 107 degrees on July 7, 1912.

Virginia: Maximum at 110°F

Virginia's peak occurred at Balcony Falls with 110 degrees on July 15, 1954.

Washington: Hot at 118°F

Hanford, Washington endured 118 degrees on June 29, 2021.

West Virginia: Peaks at 112°F

Martinsburg's record is a warm 112 degrees on July 10, 1936.

Wisconsin: Topping at 114°F

Wisconsin Dells reached a high of 114 degrees on July 13, 1936.

Wyoming: Hits 115°F

Wyoming's peak was 115 degrees, recorded at Diversion Dam on July 15, 1988.