US Weather Quiz

[Scott Patterson]

Easy:

1. Where is the coldest (on average) incorporated town or city in the lower 48 states?

2. Which states have recorded temperatures below -60F (not counting those that have dropped just to -60, but not below)?

3. Which of the following cities has nort reached 100F at their official stations?

a. Key West Florida

b. Denver Colorado

c. Fort Yukon Alaska

d. Portland Maine

e. Flagstaff Arizon

f. St. George Utah

Which states have recorded temperatures above 120 (not including those that have just reached 120).

Intermediate:

1. Which location in the USA has recorded a low of -95, but was not considered the official low because it is not a real weather station?

2. Which mountain range in the lower 48 states has recorded more sub -60 readings than any other, and what state is it in?

3. Which three states have seen snow ski meets on the 4th of July?

a. Colorado

b. Minnesota

c. Wisconsin

d. Hawaii

e. Utah

f. Texas

4. Name any city in the US that has both a record high of at least 100F and a record low of at least -60.

Advanced:

1. Which city has recorded below zero temperatures for seven months of the year?

a. Minneapolis

b. Denver

c. Chicago

d. International Falls

2. Which US cities in the lower 48 states have their all time record high for any time of the year in March?

3. Where is the coldest location in the lower 48 states (not a city or town)?

4. Name any city in the USA that has recorded temperatures of 100+ in December.