Arizona is one of the most unique states in the United States for its weather.

The Grand Canyon State experiences both extreme heat and extreme cold, depending on the time of the year and your location.

While the mountains of Flagstaff have become known as one of the snowiest areas in the country, the opposite in true in Phoenix, which is often considered one of the hottest cities in the county.

After a blistering summer with a record 113 consecutive days of 100-degree weather , it's hard to fathom that the state is predicted to have a colder-than-average winter . That means more records could be set during this cold weather season.

With all the extreme weather and temperature swings in Arizona, it's hard not to wonder, what are Arizona's most extreme weather days on record?

Here are some of the times the state experienced extreme weather, both hot and cold.

Phoenix heat records

Here are extreme heat facts for Phoenix, according to the National Weather Service .

Phoenix cold records

Here are extreme cold facts for Phoenix, according to the National Weather Service .

Tucson heat and cold records

Here are extreme heat and cold facts for Tucson, according to the National Weather Service .

Arizona snow and cold records

Despite constantly experiencing extreme heat, Arizona has regions that regularly experience sub-zero temperatures and major snowfall. The mountains near Flagstaff and Pinetop are two locations that experience extremely cold temperatures, even by national standards.

Here are extreme cold facts for Arizona, according to the National Weather Service .

Extreme weather in Phoenix

Heat isn't the only extreme weather Phoenix receives. Here's a list of some of the extreme weather days on record for Phoenix.