The Fastest-Warming U.S. States and Cities
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Climate Central analyzed average annual temperature trends since 1970 in 49 states and 242 U.S. cities to understand how temperatures across the country have changed as heat-trapping pollution has continued to climb.
The fastest-warming U.S. states from 1970 to 2025 are:
- Alaska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Delaware
- Massachusetts
- Vermont
The fastest-warming U.S. cities are:
- Reno, NV
- Las Vegas, NV
- El Paso, TX
- Burlington, VT
- Tyler, TX
This Climate Matters analysis is based on open-access data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). See Methodology for details.
Fastest-warming cities
Change in average annual temperature (°F), 1970-2025
Reno, NV +7.9°
Las Vegas, NV +6.0°
El Paso, TX +5.9°
Burlington, VT +5.3°
Tyler, TX +5.3°