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June Freeze: Unprecedented Cold Shatters Records
16 Jun
Summary
- New record low June temperatures, from 30°F to 17°F, reported nationwide.
- Western US experienced unusually cold weather, with many areas below freezing.
- Summer 2026 has seen over 380 daily heat records broken across the country.
The summer of 2026 has commenced with a dramatic display of extreme weather across the United States, characterized by both intense heatwaves and unseasonable cold.
As of June 12, 2026, over 380 daily heat records have been matched or surpassed nationwide, with temperatures soaring above 100°F in several states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, and Wyoming. Notably, Homestead, Florida, recorded its highest-ever June temperature at 109°F.
Concurrently, significant portions of the Western United States have reported unseasonably cold weather. Numerous locations have experienced temperatures falling below freezing, setting new historic low records for June. These new records range from 30°F down to an astonishing 17°F, significantly below their typical June averages.
Several weather stations have documented these record-breaking cold snaps. In Wyoming, Lewis Lake Divide and Gros Ventre Summit reported lows of 17°F and 19°F respectively. Idaho also saw extreme cold, with Somsen Ranch recording 22°F, Crystal at 25°F, and Sherwin at 27°F.
