Warmest States in the US
For those who prefer mild winters, these states offer the warmest average January temperatures in the country. Florida, Hawaii, and the Gulf Coast states lead the list, offering year-round warmth that attracts millions of retirees and seasonal residents.
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| # | State | Jan Temp | July Temp | Sunny Days | Annual Snowfall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Hawaii | 73.0°F | 83.0°F | 90 | 0.00" |
| Hawaii: avg January 73.0°F, avg July 83.0°F, 90 sunny days. | ||||||
| 2 |
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Florida | 62.0°F | 83.0°F | 101 | 0.00" |
| Florida: avg January 62.0°F, avg July 83.0°F, 101 sunny days. | ||||||
| 3 |
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Arizona | 54.0°F | 93.0°F | 193 | 0.30" |
| Arizona: avg January 54.0°F, avg July 93.0°F, 193 sunny days. | ||||||
| 4 |
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California | 53.0°F | 74.0°F | 146 | 1.00" |
| California: avg January 53.0°F, avg July 74.0°F, 146 sunny days. | ||||||
| 5 |
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Louisiana | 52.0°F | 83.0°F | 114 | 0.10" |
| Louisiana: avg January 52.0°F, avg July 83.0°F, 114 sunny days. | ||||||
| 6 |
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Texas | 49.0°F | 85.0°F | 135 | 0.10" |
| Texas: avg January 49.0°F, avg July 85.0°F, 135 sunny days. | ||||||
| 7 |
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Mississippi | 48.0°F | 83.0°F | 106 | 1.00" |
| Mississippi: avg January 48.0°F, avg July 83.0°F, 106 sunny days. | ||||||
| 8 |
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South Carolina | 47.0°F | 81.0°F | 112 | 1.00" |
| South Carolina: avg January 47.0°F, avg July 81.0°F, 112 sunny days. | ||||||
| 9 |
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Georgia | 46.0°F | 81.0°F | 110 | 2.00" |
| Georgia: avg January 46.0°F, avg July 81.0°F, 110 sunny days. | ||||||
| 10 |
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Alabama | 46.0°F | 81.0°F | 99 | 2.00" |
| Alabama: avg January 46.0°F, avg July 81.0°F, 99 sunny days. | ||||||
| 11 |
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North Carolina | 42.0°F | 79.0°F | 110 | 5.00" |
| North Carolina: avg January 42.0°F, avg July 79.0°F, 110 sunny days. | ||||||
| 12 |
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Nevada | 42.0°F | 92.0°F | 158 | 2.00" |
| Nevada: avg January 42.0°F, avg July 92.0°F, 158 sunny days. | ||||||
| 13 |
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Arkansas | 41.0°F | 82.0°F | 111 | 5.00" |
| Arkansas: avg January 41.0°F, avg July 82.0°F, 111 sunny days. | ||||||
| 14 |
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Washington | 40.0°F | 66.0°F | 71 | 8.00" |
| Washington: avg January 40.0°F, avg July 66.0°F, 71 sunny days. | ||||||
| 15 |
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Tennessee | 40.0°F | 80.0°F | 106 | 5.00" |
| Tennessee: avg January 40.0°F, avg July 80.0°F, 106 sunny days. | ||||||
| 16 |
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Oregon | 39.0°F | 68.0°F | 108 | 4.00" |
| Oregon: avg January 39.0°F, avg July 68.0°F, 108 sunny days. | ||||||
| 17 |
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Oklahoma | 38.0°F | 83.0°F | 139 | 8.00" |
| Oklahoma: avg January 38.0°F, avg July 83.0°F, 139 sunny days. | ||||||
| 18 |
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Virginia | 37.0°F | 78.0°F | 111 | 13.00" |
| Virginia: avg January 37.0°F, avg July 78.0°F, 111 sunny days. | ||||||
| 19 |
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New Mexico | 36.0°F | 79.0°F | 167 | 11.00" |
| New Mexico: avg January 36.0°F, avg July 79.0°F, 167 sunny days. | ||||||
| 20 |
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Kentucky | 36.0°F | 78.0°F | 93 | 13.00" |
| Kentucky: avg January 36.0°F, avg July 78.0°F, 93 sunny days. | ||||||
| 21 |
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Delaware | 34.0°F | 77.0°F | 115 | 19.00" |
| Delaware: avg January 34.0°F, avg July 77.0°F, 115 sunny days. | ||||||
| 22 |
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Maryland | 34.0°F | 78.0°F | 112 | 21.00" |
| Maryland: avg January 34.0°F, avg July 78.0°F, 112 sunny days. | ||||||
| 23 |
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West Virginia | 33.0°F | 75.0°F | 98 | 25.00" |
| West Virginia: avg January 33.0°F, avg July 75.0°F, 98 sunny days. | ||||||
| 24 |
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New Jersey | 32.0°F | 77.0°F | 108 | 28.00" |
| New Jersey: avg January 32.0°F, avg July 77.0°F, 108 sunny days. | ||||||
| 25 |
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Missouri | 31.0°F | 80.0°F | 115 | 16.00" |
| Missouri: avg January 31.0°F, avg July 80.0°F, 115 sunny days. | ||||||
| 26 |
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Idaho | 30.0°F | 76.0°F | 128 | 22.00" |
| Idaho: avg January 30.0°F, avg July 76.0°F, 128 sunny days. | ||||||
| 27 |
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Kansas | 30.0°F | 81.0°F | 128 | 16.00" |
| Kansas: avg January 30.0°F, avg July 81.0°F, 128 sunny days. | ||||||
| 28 |
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Rhode Island | 30.0°F | 74.0°F | 97 | 35.00" |
| Rhode Island: avg January 30.0°F, avg July 74.0°F, 97 sunny days. | ||||||
| 29 |
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Colorado | 30.0°F | 73.0°F | 136 | 57.00" |
| Colorado: avg January 30.0°F, avg July 73.0°F, 136 sunny days. | ||||||
| 30 |
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Pennsylvania | 29.0°F | 76.0°F | 101 | 30.00" |
| Pennsylvania: avg January 29.0°F, avg July 76.0°F, 101 sunny days. | ||||||
| 31 |
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Utah | 29.0°F | 77.0°F | 135 | 57.00" |
| Utah: avg January 29.0°F, avg July 77.0°F, 135 sunny days. | ||||||
| 32 |
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Massachusetts | 29.0°F | 74.0°F | 103 | 48.00" |
| Massachusetts: avg January 29.0°F, avg July 74.0°F, 103 sunny days. | ||||||
| 33 |
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Ohio | 28.0°F | 75.0°F | 95 | 28.00" |
| Ohio: avg January 28.0°F, avg July 75.0°F, 95 sunny days. | ||||||
| 34 |
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Indiana | 28.0°F | 76.0°F | 102 | 22.00" |
| Indiana: avg January 28.0°F, avg July 76.0°F, 102 sunny days. | ||||||
| 35 |
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Connecticut | 28.0°F | 74.0°F | 107 | 46.00" |
| Connecticut: avg January 28.0°F, avg July 74.0°F, 107 sunny days. | ||||||
| 36 |
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New York | 27.0°F | 74.0°F | 104 | 40.00" |
| New York: avg January 27.0°F, avg July 74.0°F, 104 sunny days. | ||||||
| 37 |
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Illinois | 26.0°F | 76.0°F | 105 | 31.00" |
| Illinois: avg January 26.0°F, avg July 76.0°F, 105 sunny days. | ||||||
| 38 |
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Nebraska | 24.0°F | 79.0°F | 114 | 25.00" |
| Nebraska: avg January 24.0°F, avg July 79.0°F, 114 sunny days. | ||||||
| 39 |
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Michigan | 24.0°F | 73.0°F | 95 | 46.00" |
| Michigan: avg January 24.0°F, avg July 73.0°F, 95 sunny days. | ||||||
| 40 |
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Montana | 24.0°F | 72.0°F | 120 | 44.00" |
| Montana: avg January 24.0°F, avg July 72.0°F, 120 sunny days. | ||||||
| 41 |
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Wyoming | 22.0°F | 70.0°F | 115 | 60.00" |
| Wyoming: avg January 22.0°F, avg July 70.0°F, 115 sunny days. | ||||||
| 42 |
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New Hampshire | 21.0°F | 71.0°F | 104 | 62.00" |
| New Hampshire: avg January 21.0°F, avg July 71.0°F, 104 sunny days. | ||||||
| 43 |
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Iowa | 19.0°F | 76.0°F | 104 | 33.00" |
| Iowa: avg January 19.0°F, avg July 76.0°F, 104 sunny days. | ||||||
| 44 |
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Vermont | 18.0°F | 70.0°F | 102 | 78.00" |
| Vermont: avg January 18.0°F, avg July 70.0°F, 102 sunny days. | ||||||
| 45 |
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Maine | 18.0°F | 70.0°F | 108 | 60.00" |
| Maine: avg January 18.0°F, avg July 70.0°F, 108 sunny days. | ||||||
| 46 |
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South Dakota | 18.0°F | 76.0°F | 116 | 38.00" |
| South Dakota: avg January 18.0°F, avg July 76.0°F, 116 sunny days. | ||||||
| 47 |
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Wisconsin | 17.0°F | 72.0°F | 100 | 47.00" |
| Wisconsin: avg January 17.0°F, avg July 72.0°F, 100 sunny days. | ||||||
| 48 |
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Minnesota | 13.0°F | 74.0°F | 102 | 54.00" |
| Minnesota: avg January 13.0°F, avg July 74.0°F, 102 sunny days. | ||||||
| 49 |
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Alaska | 13.0°F | 62.0°F | 115 | 74.00" |
| Alaska: avg January 13.0°F, avg July 62.0°F, 115 sunny days. | ||||||
| 50 |
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North Dakota | 9.0°F | 71.0°F | 111 | 35.00" |
| North Dakota: avg January 9.0°F, avg July 71.0°F, 111 sunny days. | ||||||
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