Chart assignment
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Chart 1 of 1 · Climate
Which US states have warmed the most?
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In the 10 years through 2025, Alaska was among the states that warmed most, averaging 3.3°F warmer than in 1901–2000, while Oklahoma was among those that warmed least, 1.6°F; the contiguous US warmed 2.2°F. Alaska's records start in 1925, so its baseline is 1925–2000. Hawaii's start in 1991, so it isn't included.
Questions to discuss
- In one sentence of your own, what does this chart show?
- Find the biggest change or difference in the chart. What might explain it?
- Who collected these numbers, and how recent are they? What else would you want to know before drawing a conclusion?
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Climate at a Glance (Public domain (U.S. government work)) · Data as of Dec 31, 2025
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