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the most extreme temperature ever recorded in every us state based on data,
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The article discusses recent extreme weather patterns across the U.S., noting that 2025 was among the warmest years on record, and mentioning severe heat waves in the Southwest and cold conditions in the Midwest/Northeast during winter 2025-26. It then provides a detailed look at historical climate extremes for various states, including records for highest/lowest temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall.
Key points
- The years 2023, 2024, and 2025 were consecutive record-warm years, with 2025 being the third warmest on record.
- Climate Central suggests that human-caused climate change has made excessive heat three times more likely for half of the U.S. population.
- The article details historical weather records (temperature, precipitation, snowfall) for multiple states using data from NOAA's State Climate Extremes Committee.
- Specific extreme events highlighted include a 128°F record in Lake Havasu City and a -80°F record in Prospect Creek Camp.
Claims assessed
- VerifiableThe three-year period of 2023, 2024, and 2025 averaged more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
- VerifiableClimate Central estimates that human-caused climate change has increased the likelihood of excessive heat three times for half the U.S. population.
- VerifiableThe article provides all-time records for temperature, precipitation, and snowfall for various US states based on 2023 NOAA data.
Missing context
The article does not provide the methodology or source data used to compile the state records beyond citing NOAA's State Climate Extremes Committee; readers would benefit from knowing how these historical records are standardized across different time periods and measurement stations.
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