Where Was The Highest Temperature Recorded In The United States?

The highest temperature recorded in the United States was at Death Valley a region lying in the State of California. The temperature recorded was 134.7 degree F (57.1 degree C) on July 3, 2001; the average temperature in the region in July which is the hottest month is about 116 degree F (47 degree C) and temperatures over 122 degree F (50 degree C) are common.

Death Valley is situated on the border between the States of California and Nevada and covers an area of about 140 miles (225 km) and lies about 86 meters (282 ft) below sea level; it receives an annual rainfall of less than 2 inches (50 mm). The valley occupies the lowest elevation spot in North America; it is also one of the hottest spots on Earth due to the low elevation and surrounding mountainous region which encircles the valley. Mt. Whitney the highest point in the United States also is found in California State and lies 76 miles (123 km) west of Death Valley.

The highest temperature in the U.S. Was recorded in the year 201. This non sustainable temperature was 286 degrees farenhiet.

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Http://www.usatoday.com/weather/news/extremes/2001/wext0107.htm

USA Today has Death Valley's high on July 3rd 2001 as 127*F.