The northern United States can get brutally cold. Obviously a place like Alaska is the coldest, reaching into the Arctic Circle, but several states along the northern border consistently reach well below 0°F. If you’re looking to avoid suffering through frigid winters, it’s probably best if you don’t live in one of these 10 coldest states in the U.S.
10 Coldest States in the U.S.
10. New Hampshire – Average winter temp: 20°F (-6.7°C), Record low: -47°F
9. Idaho – Average winter temp: 10-22°F (in Rocky Mountain areas), Record low: -60°F at Island Park Dam
8. Wisconsin – Average winter temp: 12-22°F, Record low: -55°F in Sawyer County
7. Vermont – Average winter temp: 22°F with lows near 2°F, Record low: -50°F
6. Montana – Average winter temp: 0°F, Record low: -70°F at Rogers Pass
5. Wyoming – Average winter temp: 0-15°F, Record low: -66°F
4. Maine – Average winter temp: 12°F, Record low: -50°F at Big Black River
3. Minnesota – Average winter temp: -4 to 5°F, Record low: -60°F in Tower
2. North Dakota – Average winter temp: 2-7°F, Record low: -60°F in Parshall
1. Alaska – Average winter temp: 7°F, Record low: -80°F at Prospect Creek Camp (also the lowest temperature ever recorded in the entire United States)
