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Research

Original data research from the PlainClimate editorial team. Every page derives at least one statistic from our own database, cites primary sources inline, and documents its methodology and limits.

Hottest US States by 1991-2020 Average Temperatures

Explore states like Alabama and Florida with average annual temps over 63°F, drawing from NOAA data on 50 states and 15,492 stations to aggregate temp, precip, and snow metrics.

Elevation's Impact on Temperature in 6,915 US Cities

Analyze how elevation affects temps in cities like Denver at 1,609 meters and Alpine at 70 meters, using 1991-2020 data from 15,492 stations to correlate elevation with annual averages.