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10 of the hottest cities in the US

From the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to the deserts of the Southwest, here are 10 of the hottest cities across the United States.

By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist and senior content editor

Updated Jun 4, 2024 9:46 AM EDT

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Heat domes are often excessively hot regions of hot air that stay in one spot for days to weeks.

Some of the most populated cities across the United States are also some of the hottest places to be during the summer with temperatures regularly climbing above 100 F.

Many cities don’t come close to the extreme heat experienced in Death Valley, California; however, the population in Death Valley is just a small fraction of that of many towns across the country.

From the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to the deserts of the Southwest, here are 10 of the hottest cities across the United States with a population over 250,000.

Phoenix

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Downtown Phoenix skyline with the South and Sierra Estrella mountain ranges in the background. (Photo/GettyImages)

Phoenix is home to over 1.6 million people and regularly experiences some of the highest temperatures of any city across the country.

The temperature climbs above the 100-degree mark on a daily basis from the end of May through the middle of September. These blistering hot days are followed up by warm nights with the low temperature sometimes failing to drop below 90. During the hottest part of the year, the mercury could flirt with the 120-degree mark.

Las Vegas

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Las Vegas is a popular tourist destination in the southwestern United States, but visitors may want to plan to visit areas with air conditioning during the summer months.

The city averages over 70 days a year with temperatures in the triple digits and has reached its all-time record high of 117 on several occasions.

People traveling to popular tourist destinations nearby, such as Red Rock Canyon or the Hoover Dam, should also expect to encounter extreme heat and should take the proper precautions to stay safe.

Tucson, Arizona

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Desert dust storm ('Haboob') rolling in across the city. (Photo/Getty Images)

Tucson, Arizona, sits on the edge of the Sonoran Desert and is nearly as hot as Phoenix, located 100 miles to the northwest.

One of Tucson's hottest summers in recent years occurred in 2013 when the city climbed into the 100s for 39 consecutive days, including all of June.

Thunderstorms can provide temporary breaks in the extreme summer heat, but they can also kick up dust storms, called haboobs, that can greatly reduce visibility and cause dangerous travel conditions.

Riverside, California

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While the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean help to limit temperatures along coastal areas of Southern California, areas father inland can experience much hotter conditions.

Riverside, California, approximately 50 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, has recorded triple-digit heat every month from March through November with an all-time high of 118. This is higher than the all-time record in Las Vegas and just a few degrees shy of the record high in Phoenix.

San Antonio, Texas

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San Antonio is home to around 1.5 million people and experiences long stretches with temperatures in the 90s during the height of summer.

On average, the city reaches the 90-degree mark more than 110 days out of the year, as well as several days in the low 100s.

August is the hottest month of the year in San Antonio with an average high temperature near 97, one of the highest averages across the entire country among major cities.

Miami

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Although the mercury in southern Florida doesn’t climb as high as it does in the southwestern United States during the summer, Miami’s proximity to the tropics can make it feel boiling hot, especially for those not accustomed to the high humidity levels.

Miami has only recorded a temperature of 100 once since 1895, but the strong summer sun paired with the humidity can send the AccuWeather RealFeel® temperature over 110 on the hottest afternoons of the year.

Miami is also one of the warmest cities in the country during the winter with afternoon temperatures often climbing near 80.

Houston

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Tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico has a strong influence on the weather pattern along the coast of Texas, including in Houston, the state’s most populated city with over 2 million people. The humidity helps to boost the AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature above 100 on a daily basis.

Moisture from the Gulf also helps to fuel rain and thunderstorms, making Houston the wettest among the county's hottest cities, averaging over 100 days a year with rain.

Fresno, California

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Foggy day at the Van Ness Avenue Arch. Fresno, California. (Image/David Jordan)

Outside of the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert, the Central Valley is California’s hottest region with temperatures often reaching the triple digits. This includes Fresno, home to over half a million people.

In 2018, the city experienced 30 consecutive days with a temperature at or above the 100-degree mark, the longest stretch in the city’s history.

Dallas

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Located farther inland from the Gulf of Mexico than Houston or San Antonio, Dallas can experience some of the hottest weather of all of the major cities in Texas.

Being farther away from the source of tropical moisture allows temperatures to be slightly higher than near the coast with daily highs in the mid- to upper 90s from the end of June into early September.

Although the summer heat can be more intense in Dallas than Houston or San Antonio, the city experiences cooler winters with temperatures frequently dipping below freezing.

Orlando, Florida

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One of Florida’s hottest cities is also one of its most popular tourist spots, with a 74 million people visiting in 2022.

Unlike Miami, temperatures in Orlando can occasionally reach the 100-degree mark with an all-time record high of 103. Overnight temperatures also remain mild, as it rarely dips below 60 from June through September.

Orlando also remains warm throughout the winter with afternoon highs in the 70s and overnight lows that rarely drop below 30.

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