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In 2022, the continental United States experienced its , according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their in the same month. The year prior, July marked the .

Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The has climbed each decade since 1880 by about .14 degrees Fahrenheit, or roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit total.

compiled a ranking of the hottest Marches in Connecticut since 1895 using data from the . Rankings are based on the highest average temperature in each month. For each of the hottest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.

#10. March 1973
- Average temperature: 41.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 51.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32.1°F
- Total precipitation: 3.77"

#9. March 2000
- Average temperature: 41.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 53°F
- Monthly low temperature: 30.8°F
- Total precipitation: 4.11"

#8. March 2024
- Average temperature: 42.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 51.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 33.1°F
- Total precipitation: 8.49"

#7. March 1921
- Average temperature: 42.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 54.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31.2°F
- Total precipitation: 3.81"

#5. March 2010 (tie)
- Average temperature: 43°F
- Monthly high temperature: 52.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 33.5°F
- Total precipitation: 9.95"

#5. March 1903 (tie)
- Average temperature: 43°F
- Monthly high temperature: 53.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32.7°F
- Total precipitation: 6.95"

#4. March 2016
- Average temperature: 43.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 53.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32.7°F
- Total precipitation: 2.16"

#3. March 1946
- Average temperature: 44.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 57°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31.5°F
- Total precipitation: 1.94"

#2. March 1945
- Average temperature: 44.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 56.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32.7°F
- Total precipitation: 2.42"

#1. March 2012
- Average temperature: 45.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 56.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 35.2°F
- Total precipitation: 1.3"