These Cities Broke December Temperature Records Last Week
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Last week, dozens of cities broke new daily temperature records. Nearly 200 weather stations recorded new daily highs during the week ending December 21st, with some cities shattering prior maximums by more than 5.0°F. A look at NOAA data reveals the cities that broke temperature records this week by the greatest amount.
To determine the cities that broke temperature records last week, Climate Crisis 247 reviewed historical data from the NOAA’s Global Historical Climatology Network. Cities that set new daily maximum highs on December 16, 17, or 18 were ranked based on the difference in new record high from the prior record. Only weather stations with at least 100 years of data in cities with at least 30,000 residents were considered. Population data is from the U.S. Census Bureau.
25. Seattle, WA (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 55.9°F (+0.9°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 55.0°F (December 17, 1958)
- Total population: 741,440
24. Bradenton, FL (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 84.9°F (+0.9°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 84.0°F (December 17, 2019)
- Total population: 56,289
23. Auburn, AL (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 72.0°F (+0.9°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 71.1°F (December 17, 2001)
- Total population: 78,738
22. Ogden, UT (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 52.0°F (+0.9°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 51.1°F (December 17, 2012)
- Total population: 86,973
21. New Haven, CT (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 61.0°F (+0.9°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 60.1°F (December 17, 2021)
- Total population: 132,893
20. Fayetteville, NC (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 73.9°F (+0.9°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 73.0°F (December 17, 2001)
- Total population: 209,692
19. Rochester, NH (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 60.1°F (+1.1°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 59.0°F (December 17, 2000)
- Total population: 32,866
18. Taunton, MA (December 18, 2024)
- New record high: 60.1°F (+1.1°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 59.0°F (December 18, 2023)
- Total population: 59,719
17. Laredo, TX (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 86.0°F (+1.1°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 84.9°F (December 17, 2016)
- Total population: 255,949
16. Austin, TX (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 80.1°F (+1.1°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 79.0°F (December 17, 2006)
- Total population: 967,862
15. Renton, WA (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 57.0°F (+2.0°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 55.0°F (December 17, 1999)
- Total population: 105,279
14. Mobile, AL (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 80.1°F (+2.0°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 78.1°F (December 17, 1971)
- Total population: 185,097
13. San Antonio, TX (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 82.9°F (+2.0°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 81.0°F (December 17, 2021)
- Total population: 1,458,954
12. McMinnville, OR (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 57.9°F (+2.0°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 55.9°F (December 17, 1999)
- Total population: 34,493
11. Del Rio, TX (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 81.0°F (+2.0°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 79.0°F (December 17, 2021)
- Total population: 34,638
10. Flagstaff, AZ (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 59.0°F (+2.0°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 57.0°F (December 17, 2024)
- Total population: 76,333
9. Santa Barbara, CA (December 18, 2024)
- New record high: 81.0°F (+2.0°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 79.0°F (December 18, 1999)
- Total population: 88,024
8. San Jose, CA (December 18, 2024)
- New record high: 68.0°F (+2.0°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 66.0°F (December 18, 2003)
- Total population: 990,054
7. Port Arthur, TX (December 18, 2024)
- New record high: 78.1°F (+2.2°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 75.9°F (December 18, 2021)
- Total population: 55,779
6. Gulfport, MS (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 78.1°F (+2.2°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 75.9°F (December 17, 2021)
- Total population: 72,533
5. Hillsboro, OR (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 57.9°F (+2.9°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 55.0°F (December 17, 1999)
- Total population: 107,050
4. Baltimore, MD (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 64.0°F (+3.1°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 61.0°F (December 17, 2000)
- Total population: 577,193
3. Stillwater, OK (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 71.1°F (+3.1°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 68.0°F (December 17, 2002)
- Total population: 48,818
2. Victoria, TX (December 17, 2024)
- New record high: 86.0°F (+3.1°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 82.9°F (December 17, 2016)
- Total population: 65,514
1. Fort Worth, TX (December 16, 2024)
- New record high: 80.1°F (+5.0°F above prior record)
- Prior record: 75.0°F (December 16, 2016)
- Total population: 941,311
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