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places that have recorded both -40C and +40C (lemmy.nz)
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[-] hydrashok@sh.itjust.works 65 points 17 hours ago

It’s pretty insane. Need to be prepared for any kind of weather. We had a 121F swing this year in Minneapolis. It was -21F on January 23, 2026, and 100F on July 27, 2026.

[-] errer@lemmy.world 50 points 16 hours ago

The largest recorded temperature change in one place over a 24-hour period occurred on January 15, 1972 in Loma, Montana, when the temperature rose from −54 to 49 °F (−47.8 to 9.4 °C).

Just a wild place

[-] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 14 points 16 hours ago

Can confirm. Was in Belgrade MT one day in April where it went from -19F to 43F over the day, and it wasn't abnormal at all.

[-] dumples@piefed.social 12 points 15 hours ago

That's not even uncommon. We get that pretty much every year. People think it's cold all year around. Nope. Not at all

[-] iamthetot@piefed.ca 10 points 14 hours ago

It's noteworthy because the frequency and extremity are becoming more frequent and more extreme.

[-] dumples@piefed.social 3 points 13 hours ago

Oh yeah. For sure

[-] BeMoreCareful@lemmy.world 1 points 16 hours ago

That is absolutely ridiculous.

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