Western US Weather

A deep dive into Western US weather phenomena.

Top 10 Driest US Cities
The Desert Southwest dominates our list of the driest US cities

March 11, 2025
The Sunniest US Cities
Many of America’s sunniest cities are also the driest, too

March 11, 2025
The 10 States With the Best Weather Year Round
Not surprisingly, all the states are in the Southern US

May 27, 2024
The California megadrought is over. Or is it?

January 3, 2024
The Top 10 Coldest US Cities
You don’t need to head to Alaska for cold weather in these US cities

November 11, 2023
Why the Record Death Valley Temperature is Likely Bogus
How accurate is the world’s record high temperature? That’s in question.

May 29, 2023
What is a Superbloom?
Western deserts are suddenly awash in color. Here’s the science behind this rare display

April 22, 2023
Is the California Drought Over?
Less than 9% of the state remains in drought after winter rains

April 13, 2023
The Top 10 Wettest US States
Don’t forget your umbrella when visiting these wet locales

April 5, 2023
The 10 Warmest States in the US
These southern states are among the nation’s warmest

April 3, 2023