10 Hottest States in the United States

10. Arizona - Desert climate, also averaging 61.1°F.

9. Arkansas - Averages 61.1°F annually.

8. South Carolina - Long, hot summers, averaging 63.4°F.

7. Alabama - Averages 63.7°F with hot, humid summers.

6. Mississippi - Also 64.3°F, shares a humid subtropical climate.

5. Georgia - Humid subtropical climate, averaging 64.3°F.

4. Texas - Diverse climate, averaging 65.8°F annually.

3. Louisiana - Averages 67.2°F with its humid subtropical climate.

2. Hawaii - Second hottest, averaging 70.2°F, due to its tropical climate.

1. Florida - Tops the list with an average annual temperature of 71.5°F, thanks to its tropical climate.