What does this temperature ranking show?

It orders states by Avg. annual temperature. It is a comparison of this one published measure, not an overall ranking of where to live.

Where do these figures come from?

NOAA NCEI nClimGrid-Daily supplies this measure. States without a comparable published value are shown as not ranked rather than estimated.

How should I use this ranking?

Use it to narrow a search, then open a state or county profile for the underlying figures, source dates and caveats. A statewide number may not describe every neighbourhood.

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The warmest states

Avg. annual temperature.

This measure has no better end. The order describes the states, it does not rank them — see the other direction.

Annual average temperature in °F. NOAA nClimGrid provides county area averages across the contiguous U.S.; Alaska and Hawaii retain the statewide figure.

How to read this ranking

Florida has the highest published temperature in this comparison, at 74°F. The next states shown are Hawaii (72.6°F) and Arizona (70.7°F).

The table orders 50 states by avg. annual temperature. It describes one published measure, not an overall judgment about where to live.

Use the result as a starting point, then compare the underlying source, dates, and local county figures before making a decision. Annual average temperature in °F. NOAA nClimGrid provides county area averages across the contiguous U.S.; Alaska and Hawaii retain the statewide figure.

1Florida74°F
2Hawaii72.6°F
3Arizona70.7°F
4Texas69.7°F
5Louisiana69.3°F
6Mississippi66.2°F
7Alabama64.2°F
8Georgia63.5°F
9South Carolina63.4°F
10Nevada62.8°F
11California62.7°F
12Arkansas62.2°F
13Oklahoma61.9°F
14North Carolina60.3°F
15Tennessee60.1°F
16Virginia57.6°F
17Kentucky56.9°F
18Missouri56.9°F
19New Mexico56.8°F
20Kansas56.7°F
21Maryland56.1°F
22Delaware55.7°F
23New Jersey54.1°F
24West Virginia53.9°F
25Indiana52.6°F
26New York52.4°F
27Nebraska52.3°F
28Illinois52°F
29Ohio52°F
30Pennsylvania52°F
31Oregon51.9°F
32Utah51.6°F
33Connecticut51.3°F
34Rhode Island50.9°F
35Iowa50.4°F
36Idaho50.2°F
37Massachusetts50.1°F
38Washington50°F
39Colorado49.7°F
40Michigan48.9°F
41South Dakota47.4°F
42New Hampshire46.7°F
43Wisconsin46.7°F
44Minnesota45.6°F
45Wyoming45.1°F
46Maine44.8°F
47Vermont44.3°F
48Montana44.2°F
49North Dakota42.4°F
50Alaska36.4°F

Not ranked, because this measure is not published for them: District of Columbia. Alaska and Hawaii fall outside the contiguous grid and show the statewide figure.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: It orders states by Avg. annual temperature. It is one measure, not an overall verdict on where to live.
Where do the figures come from?: NOAA NCEI nClimGrid-Daily. States without a comparable published figure are listed as not ranked rather than estimated.
How should I use it?: Use it to narrow your search, then open a state or county profile for the source date, caveats and local context.

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