This statistic displays the annual average temperature change in the United States since the first half of the 20th century until 2016, broken down by region. During this period, the annual temperature increased by 1.7 degrees Fahrenheit in Alaska.
Average annual temperature change in the U.S. from the first half of the 20th century to 2016, by region
(in degrees Fahrenheit)
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Average annual temperature change in the U.S. from the first half of the 20th century to 2016, by region
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New York Times. (August 8, 2017). Average annual temperature change in the U.S. from the first half of the 20th century to 2016, by region (in degrees Fahrenheit) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 25, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/735646/average-annual-temperature-change-in-the-us-by-region/
New York Times. "Average annual temperature change in the U.S. from the first half of the 20th century to 2016, by region (in degrees Fahrenheit)." Chart. August 8, 2017. Statista. Accessed April 25, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/735646/average-annual-temperature-change-in-the-us-by-region/
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New York Times. "Average Annual Temperature Change in The U.S. from The First Half of The 20th Century to 2016, by Region (in Degrees Fahrenheit)." Statista, Statista Inc., 8 Aug 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/735646/average-annual-temperature-change-in-the-us-by-region/
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