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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 Mays 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.

#9. May 2010 (tie)
- Average temperature: 54.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.7°F
- Total precipitation: 2.09"

#9. May 1942 (tie)
- Average temperature: 54.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 66°F
- Monthly low temperature: 43°F
- Total precipitation: 2.31"

#7. May 1989 (tie)
- Average temperature: 54.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 65.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 43.6°F
- Total precipitation: 7.07"

#7. May 1944 (tie)
- Average temperature: 54.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 69.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 40.3°F
- Total precipitation: 1.26"

#6. May 2024
- Average temperature: 55.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 66.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 44°F
- Total precipitation: 2.98"

#4. May 1999 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.2°F
- Total precipitation: 2.85"

#4. May 1960 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.8°F
- Total precipitation: 4.32"

#3. May 2015
- Average temperature: 55.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.8°F
- Total precipitation: 2.8"

#1. May 1998 (tie)
- Average temperature: 56.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 44.1°F
- Total precipitation: 3.13"

#1. May 1911 (tie)
- Average temperature: 56.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 70.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.1°F
- Total precipitation: 0.71"