The highest recorded temperature in the continental United States was 134 âF in Death Valley, California, on July 10, 1913.
Largest hurricane in world records. In the Pacific ocean, Super Typhoon Tip (1979) is the largest. In the Atlantic ocean, Hurricane Ike (2008) is the largest. Largest hurricane in world records <br/>In the Pacific ocean, Super Typhoon Tip (1979) is the largest.  In the Atlantic ocean, Hurricane Ike (2008) is the largest.
Seasonal Records Set in 2005. 1  Most tropical storms: 28. 2  Most hurricanes: 15. 3  Most Category 5 hurricanes: 4 (Emily, Katrina, Rita, and Wilma). 4  Most hurricane names to be retired: 5 (Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Stan, Wilma, and possibly others).  Most major hurricanes to hit the U.S.: 4 (Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Wilma).