🇺🇸 United States Weather History

Explore historical climate data for cities across all US states. Monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and solar radiation from 1981–2025 based on NASA POWER satellite data.

56
States
1,286
Cities
45
Years of Data
1981–2025
Coverage
Temperature:

United States Climate Overview

The United States spans diverse climate zones — from the tropical heat of Arizona (avg Jul high: 111.9°F) to the arctic cold of North Dakota (avg Jan low: -23.4°F). The wettest state is American Samoa (~1982 mm/yr) while Arizona is the driest (~277 mm/yr). This directory covers 45 years (1981–2025) of NASA POWER data for 1286 cities across 56 states, including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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US Climate Extremes

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest State
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Arizona
Jul High: 111.9°F
Coldest State
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North Dakota
Jan Low: -23.4°F
Wettest State
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American Samoa
1982 mm/yr avg
Driest State
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Arizona
277 mm/yr avg
States With Data
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56
US states covered
Cities With Data
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1,286
across all states
Data Source
🛰️
NASA POWER
MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which US state is the hottest?
Arizona is the hottest US state with an average July high of 111.9°F based on 45 years of NASA POWER data (1981–2025). View Arizona weather history →
Which US state is the coldest?
North Dakota is the coldest US state with an average January low of -23.4°F. View North Dakota weather history →
Which US state gets the most rainfall?
American Samoa is the wettest US state with approximately 1982 mm of annual precipitation on average. View American Samoa weather history →
Which US state is the driest?
Arizona is the driest US state with only about 277 mm of annual precipitation. View Arizona weather history →
How many US cities have weather history data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 1286 cities across 56 US states, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025. Each city includes monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It provides monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution from 1981 to 2025.
What is the best time to visit the United States?
The best time to visit the US depends on your destination and activities. Generally, spring (April–June) and fall (September–October) offer mild weather across most of the country. The South and Southwest are ideal in winter, while the Pacific Northwest and New England are best in summer. Use this site to compare specific city weather data for your travel dates.

📚 About the Data

All weather history data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), which uses MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis to provide global climate records. Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) at monthly resolution for 1286 US cities across 56 states, including temperature highs/lows, precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.