America’s Coldest Cities Have Spikes In Temperatures
A part of climate change is that temperatures are rising fast in some American cities. The data comes from Climate Central. They looked at the 30-day average of the coldest temperatures in these cities and compared them from 1951 to 1980 as measured against 1995 to 2024. The temperature based on that yardstick rose in 97% of 243 locations.
“Reno, Nevada (+9.7°F), Anchorage, Alaska (+9°F) and Traverse City, Michigan (+9°F), had the biggest increases in average coldest temperature between the two 30-year periods.” By region, they rose the most in Alaska, the Northwest, and Southwest, according to Axios. Reno is an exception to the cold city pattern.
243 Locations
The changes affect agriculture. Climate Central Scientists wrote, “Although such shifts could expand growing ranges for high-value crops such as almonds, oranges, and kiwis, they could also expand ranges for harmful weeds and pests.”
Climate Central expects temperatures to rise in all 243 locations from 1995 to 2024 compared to the same locations from 2036 to 2065.
The change will have a significant effect on the economy. First, the use of air conditioning, which is already on the rise, will increase further, putting pressure on fuel and energy generation.
Additionally, some industries will affected. One of these is outdoor construction.
Finally, impoverished Americans, both homeless and those who live in houses and apartments, cannot be cooled will put pressure on city and state budgets.
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