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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 Januarys in Maine 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. January 1913
- Average temperature: 20.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 30.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 10.9°F
- Total precipitation: 3.34"

#9. January 2002
- Average temperature: 21°F
- Monthly high temperature: 29.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 12.9°F
- Total precipitation: 2.66"

#8. January 2021
- Average temperature: 21.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 28°F
- Monthly low temperature: 14.9°F
- Total precipitation: 1.89"

#7. January 2017
- Average temperature: 21.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 29.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 13.2°F
- Total precipitation: 3.83"

#6. January 1956
- Average temperature: 21.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 28.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 14.8°F
- Total precipitation: 4.66"

#5. January 1933
- Average temperature: 21.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 32.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 11.3°F
- Total precipitation: 2.49"

#3. January 1990 (tie)
- Average temperature: 22°F
- Monthly high temperature: 31.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 12.5°F
- Total precipitation: 4.06"

#3. January 1932 (tie)
- Average temperature: 22°F
- Monthly high temperature: 31.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 12.2°F
- Total precipitation: 3.65"

#2. January 2006
- Average temperature: 22.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 31.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 14°F
- Total precipitation: 4.28"

#1. January 2023
- Average temperature: 24.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 31.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 16.8°F
- Total precipitation: 5.46"