Top 20 the coldest state in USA. Every state in the United States has its own weather patterns, and temperatures can vary wildly from one area to another. In this article, we’ll explore the coldest states in the U.S., including Alaska, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Montana and more. Most of these states have a reputation for being freezing during certain times of year (and even all year long), so let’s take a look at what makes them so chilly!
Top Ranked 20 The Coldest State In USA
Alaska
Alaska is the coldest state in the US, with an average temperature of 6.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Alaska also has the lowest average temperature, at 13 degrees Fahrenheit. Alaska’s highest average temperatures occur between May and September (a period known as “Chapel Hat Season”), when it can reach up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Colorado
Colorado is the coldest state in the United States. It has a lot of snow, but also plenty of sunshine. The mountains are a big reason why it’s so cold there. Denver is the capital of Colorado and is famous for its breweries, hiking trails and museums.
Maine
Maine, the ninth smallest state in the U.S., is also its northernmost, easternmost and northernmost state in New England. It has a population of 1.3 million people who live on a land area of 45,843 square miles (123,207 sq km).
Minnesota
The state of Minnesota is located in the northern part of the United States. The state’s name comes from a Dakota word for “clear blue water”, or “sky-tinted water”. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858.
It is the 12th largest and most populous US state. Minnesota borders both North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, Iowa to the south, Wisconsin to the west and Michigan to the northwest; Lake Superior bounds Minnesota to its north across which lies Ontario Canada.
Montana
Montana, the fourth-largest state in the United States, was named after Montaña Blanca (White Mountain), a mountain in the Spanish province of Salamanca. The name was suggested by Charles Marie de La Verendrye, a French explorer who crossed into Montana near what would become Fort Benton.
Montana is an important producer of coal and is currently ranked third in production nationwide. It also has large deposits of copper, gold and molybdenum ore.
Idaho
Idaho is the coldest state in the United States. Idaho’s average temperature in January is -9 degrees. The average temperature in July is 72 degrees.
The precipitation in Idaho is 12 inches per year, with an average snowfall of 80 inches per year. The humidity level averages at 40%. Wind speed averages 6 mph, with an average wind speed for January being 6 mph and for July being 5 mph.
North Dakota
North Dakota, the northernmost state in the contiguous United States, is home to a variety of wildlife and plant life. The state capital is Bismarck.
The state nickname is “The Peace Garden State,” referring to its origins as part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Unfortunately, these days it’s better known for its oil boom (the Bakken Formation) than for its rural tranquility but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still great places to visit in North Dakota!
If you’re heading here from elsewhere in North America, there are plenty of ways to get around without a car: Amtrak offers train service between Bismarck and Minneapolis; Greyhound buses run routes from Minot up through Canada; Megabus offers bus trips throughout North America; and local shuttle services will take you where ever you need to go once you’re here!
In addition to being one of our 20 coldest states in USA, North Dakota also has some interesting facts about our climate system (including how we got our name):
Wyoming
Wyoming is the least densely populated state in the United States. The population of Wyoming is concentrated in the eastern half of the state, particularly in the vicinity of Casper, Laramie and Cheyenne.
Wyoming’s population density is 6.9 persons per square mile (2/km²), compared to 80 persons per square mile (32/km²) for Maryland and 115 persons per square mile (47/km²) for Tennessee.
Most people live along major highways including Interstate 25 which runs north–south through Cheyenne and Laramie as well as U.S Route 20 that goes east-west through Sheridan on its way from Colorado across Wyoming to South Dakota where it becomes Interstate 90
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is the 20th coldest state in the United States. The average temperature in Rhinelander, Wisconsin is -3.2 degrees Celsius.
Nevada
There are a few reasons why Nevada is the coldest state in the USA.
- First, Nevada is the only state with the word “nevada” in its name.
- Second, it’s also known as “The Silver State” and has more silver mines than any other country in the world.
- Thirdly, it has over 300 active volcanos!
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is the coldest state in the US. It’s known for its cold winters, and it has a reputation for being an ideal place to be during spring and summer. New Hampshire is located in the northern half of the country and borders Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York State. The state has a population of 1.3 million people
Vermont
Vermont is the coldest state in the US with an average temperature of -4.4°F, which is about 10 degrees colder than other states in the US. Vermont ranks 4th least populous state in America with 623,657 people according to 2017 census data.
Nebraska
Nebraska is the 37th largest state in the United States, covering an area of 77,220 square miles (199,817 km2). It is located in both the Great Plains and the Midwestern United States. The state’s capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha.
Nebraska is unique among the 50 U.S. states because it lies entirely in what geographers call the Great Plains region: a large portion of land characterized by flat to rolling hills and prairie (a type of grassland), much like that found in parts of eastern Wyoming, western South Dakota and eastern Montana.
In fact, more than 80 percent of Nebraska’s residents live within 10 miles (16 km) of its southern border; for many years this was considered to be one reason why it was not selected as a state during early territorial days when land was being parceled out to settlers by Congress; another factor may have been that no Native American tribes lived within its borders at that time.
South Dakota
South Dakota is the coldest state in the United States. The average temperature in January is -11.8°F and it gets as low as -52°F, but that’s not even the lowest temperature recorded there that record was set at -60°F (the all-time record for any US state), which happened in McIntosh County on February 18, 1936.
The only other state that has an average January temperature lower than South Dakota’s is Alaska, which averages -9.1°F during its coldest month.
Washington State
Washington state is the most humid state in America, and it’s also the second most populous state in the US. It’s also the second largest state (behind Alaska), with over 6 million people living there. Washington has 18 counties, 13 cities and townships, 1 city-county (Seattle), and 2 census-designated places (Bellevue and Redmond).
Washington was admitted into the Union as its 42nd state on November 11th 1889.
Michigan
Michigan is the 10th largest state in the United States. It has a population of 9,962,622. Michigan’s capital is Lansing. Michigan has a total area of 58,809 square miles, making it slightly smaller than New Jersey. The state flower of Michigan is the wild rose and its motto is “If you seek a pleasant peninsula…”
Utah
Utah is the 45th state of the United States of America. It became the 45th state on January 4, 1896, when President Grover Cleveland signed it into law.
The capital of Utah is Salt Lake City and its largest city by population is Provo. The most populous county in Utah is Davis County (Davis).
Massachusetts
Massachusetts is the 6th coldest state in the US, with temperatures averaging around 10 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a population of nearly 7 million people, making it one of the most densely populated states in America.
Massachusetts is a state located on the eastern coast of United States, along with Connecticut and Rhode Island. It was named after its capital city: Boston.
Oregon (Tie) Oregon
Oregon is the 7th-coldest state in the U.S., which is not great, but it could be worse. The mean temperature is 45.4 degrees and the coldest month is January, with a mean temperature of 30.1 degrees.
Conclusion
When you think of the United States, what do you think of? The most obvious answer is probably “freedom and democracy.” While that may not be wrong, there are many things about our country that make it great. The coldest state in the U.S. is a perfect example of one such thing: Minnesota has no income tax and low property taxes compared with other states in the country!
