43. Those Alaskan Summer Nights

In a surprising climatic twist, Alaska, a state synonymous with cold and snow, holds the record for a higher maximum temperature than Hawaii. Alaska’s highest recorded temperature reached a scorching 100°F (38°C) at Fort Yukon on June 27, 1915.

Contrastingly, the highest temperature ever recorded in Hawaii is slightly cooler, at 98°F (36.7°C) in Pahala on April 27, 1931. This counterintuitive fact highlights the vast climatic diversity within the United States and challenges common perceptions about weather patterns in these states.