A Small Colorado Town was the Coldest Place in the US

Right on Colorado, we did it again! It's only 13 days into 2025, and the Centennial State is already on the books with a win for the new year.

This morning, January 13, 2025, we were #1 as the coldest place in the contiguous United States.

It's a Cold Win for Colorado

It's fun being #1 in the nation. What are we the best at? Colorado is the best at being the worst, assuming you consider subfreezing temperatures bad.

Well, it seems an area just five miles from Hartsel, Colorado, had the lowest temperature in the continental United States for the morning of January 13, 2025.

How Cold Was It?

According to the National Weather Service, the location just five miles west-southwest of Hartsel was basking away at a toasty -31 degrees this morning. Please note: that is 'negative' 31 degrees.

Where Will You Find Hartsel, Colorado?

According to the town's official webpage, Hartsel, Colorado is known as "The Heart of Colorado" due to its location at the state's geographic center.

Where Did The Name Come From?

HartselColorado.com adds the town was founded in 1880. Sam Hartsel, a local farmer and rancher, lived in the area and developed the Hartsel hot springs the area became known for.

What Will You Find In Hartsel Besides 'Cold'?

Drive Highway 24 and you'll make your way right through the center of Hartsel. While there, stop and visit the town's restaurants including the Highline Cafe & Saloon and Zuccaro's Kitchen, a coffeehouse, a gas station, and a handful of stores.

If you're in the area of Colorado Springs, Canon City, Buena Vista, or Woodland Park, you'll find Hartsel just down the road.

On The Flip Side - Who Was The Hottest In The Nation?

That trophy goes to the 81,659 residents of Homestead, Florida. The big winner for the hottest temperature in the contiguous United States for the date of January 12, 2025, came in at 78 degrees. Where's Homestead? You'll find that community in the southern tip of the state.

Starting Off 2025 a Winner

Congratulations Hartsel, and congratulations Colorado! The state has already put one on the books for 2025.