While some states' coldest temperatures were recorded recently, others were documented decades ago. Hawaii remains the only state in the US yet to report a temperature below zero degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest temperature ever recorded in the US was -80 degrees in Alaska in 1971. In Alaska, the coldest temperature ever recorded was -80 degrees Fahrenheit in Prospect Creek Camp in 1971. Per data compiled by NOAA's State Climate Extremes Committee, here are the coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state.

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Persons: — Organizations: Service, Kea Observatory, NOAA's, Extremes Locations: Hawaii, Alaska, Prospect Creek, Kea