Texas ranks among the most brutal states for summer heat, study finds

DALLAS (KDAF) — Summer in America may conjure images of lemonade stands and long beach days—but depending on where you live, it can also feel like a challenge. A new study by the research team at McLuck reveals which states truly suffer the most under the sun, and Texas scorches its way to #4 on the list of most brutal summer conditions.

While sunshine lovers might embrace the Lone Star State’s long, hot days, the data tells a sweatier story. Texas ties with Louisiana for the highest average summer temperature at a steamy 81.1°F. Add in a UV index of 9.5, and just stepping outside can feel like walking into an oven without SPF.

Texas ties with Louisiana for the highest average summer temperature at 81.1°F, but it fares slightly better thanks to lower humidity (63%). Still, a brutal UV index of 9.5 and 92.23 score for lack of water access leave little respite outdoors. Most Texans are spared indoors, with 95% of homes having air conditioning, but 7.5 inches of rain still keeps things uncomfortable.

In short: if you’re planning to beat the heat in Texas this summer, you’ll need more than sunscreen. You’ll need a plan.

Want to see how other states compare in this sweaty showdown? Check out the full rankings below.

The full list of US states ranked by how miserable their summers are:

Rank	State	Average summer temperature	Average summer humidity	UV index (summer avg)	Lack of water access	% of homes with air conditioning	Average summer rainfall	Total Score
1	California	73.4	74	8.5	92.16	72	0.5	80.67
2	Louisiana	81.1	73	9.5	82.85	93	17	77.81
3	Florida	81	76	9.5	95.16	96	22	77.50
4	Texas	81.1	63	9.5	92.23	95	7.5	77.45
5	Mississippi	79.5	73	9	84.33	93	14.5	76.47
6	Alabama	78.6	72	9	91.20	94	13	76.19
7	Arkansas	78.8	69	9	87.29	93	10.5	75.81
8	Georgia	78.7	73	9	86.05	95	14	75.74
9	South Carolina	78.4	71	9	87.09	95	13.5	74.72
10	Oklahoma	79.6	63	9	91.67	96	10	73.55
11	Tennessee	75.6	70	8.5	91.24	93	12.6	71.51
12	North Carolina	75.7	71	8.5	81.98	91	13	71.49
13	Missouri	75.4	69	8	87.15	95	10	70.25
14	Kentucky	74.5	70	8	89.72	95	12.5	68.95
15	Virginia	73.2	70	8.5	83.12	95	11.5	68.66
16	Hawaii	72.2	59	10.5	10.64	57	8	68.02
17	Kansas	76.4	62	8.5	61.81	93	9	67.27
18	Indiana	72.4	71	7.5	89.76	94	11.5	67.00
19	Maryland	73.3	68	7.5	87.03	91	11	66.80
20	Illinois	73.4	70	7.5	82.80	96	11	66.75
21	Delaware	74.2	70	7.5	78.04	97	11.5	66.73
22	New Jersey	72.2	69	7.5	94.82	96	12	65.62
23	Washington	63.8	69	7	68.73	53	3	65.52
24	West Virginia	70.2	70	7.5	88.73	89	11.5	65.08
25	Ohio	70.9	69	7.5	91.97	94	11	64.91
26	Arizona	78.1	38	10.5	100.00	94	6.5	64.88
27	Nebraska	71.8	65	8	73.43	95	9.5	63.72
28	Connecticut	69.2	69	7.5	92.28	90	12	63.49
29	Massachusetts	68	69	7.5	87.63	87	11.5	62.66
30	Rhode Island	68.8	69	7.5	79.77	90	11	62.50
31	Pennsylvania	68.6	68	7.5	91.72	91	11.5	62.40
32	Oregon	63.7	67	7.5	71.07	76	2.5	62.04
33	Iowa	71.6	66	7.5	77.94	97	12	61.86
34	Michigan	66.2	70	7	90.72	87	9.5	61.55
35	New York	66.5	68	7.5	91.20	88	11	61.04
36	Wisconsin	66.8	69	7.5	85.03	92	10.5	60.90
37	Vermont	65.1	68	6.5	85.48	67	11	60.55
38	New Hampshire	65.5	68	7	86.57	78	11	60.27
39	Maine	63.7	70	6.5	77.35	70	10	59.52
40	South Dakota	69.9	62	7.5	56.53	92	9.5	58.29
41	New Mexico	71.4	38	9.5	99.25	85	7	57.42
42	Minnesota	66.8	64	7	67.17	94	10	55.59
43	North Dakota	66.6	62	7	63.03	93	9	54.63
44	Utah	69.6	39	9.5	55.27	92	3.5	52.93
45	Nevada	69	34	9	96.31	92	2	52.83
46	Montana	64.2	48	7.5	67.28	65	6	52.46
47	Idaho	63.7	41	8	79.15	81	3	49.11
48	Wyoming	63.5	45	8	40.95	71	5	48.51
49	Colorado	65.2	34	8.5	68.86	82	5	46.01
50	Alaska	52.3	71	3.5	0.00	7	11	46.00

Texas ranks among the most brutal states for summer heat, study finds

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