10 States with the Most Extreme Weather – Is Yours on the List?

Doesn’t it seem like every year we are hearing of another “record-breaking temperature” “record-breaking snowfall,” or “record-breaking drought?” As extreme weather is becoming, well, less extreme and more commonplace, it’s important to know where this weather occurs most frequently so you can be prepared.

Worst Weather States in the U.S.
Certain states are lucky – they have mild temperatures year-round and extreme weather comes only a couple of times per year. And then, there are states with extreme weather that occurs seemingly every few weeks.

Here’s a list of the 10 worst weather states in the U.S.:

1. California

  • Extreme weather score: 73.1
  • Record high temperature: 134 F
  • Record low temperature: -45 F
  • Record rainfall in a 24-hour period: 25.8 inches
  • Record snowfall in a 24-hour period: 67 inches

2. Minnesota

  • Extreme weather score: 68.6
  • Record high temperature: 115 F
  • Record low temperature: -60 F

3. Illinois

  • Extreme weather score: 67.8
  • Record high temperature: 117 F
  • Record low temperature: -38 F

4. Colorado

  • Extreme weather score: 67
  • Record high temperature: 115 F
  • Record low temperature: -61 F

5. South Dakota

  • Extreme weather score: 64.5
  • Record high temperature: 120 F
  • Record low temperature: -58 F

6. Kansas

  • Extreme weather score: 63.7
  • Record high temperature: 121 F
  • Record low temperature: -40 F

7. Washington

  • Extreme weather score: 59.2
  • Record high temperature: 118 F
  • Record low temperature: -48 F

8. Oklahoma

  • Extreme weather score: 59.2
  • Record high temperature: 120 F
  • Record low temperature: -31 F

9. New Mexico

  • Extreme weather score: 58.8
  • Record high temperature: 122 F
  • Record low temperature: -50 F

10. Missouri

  • Extreme weather score: 58.8
  • Record high temperature: 118 F
  • Record low temperature: -40 F
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