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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 Massachusetts 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 2020
- Average temperature: 40.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 50.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 30.2°F
- Total precipitation: 3.72"

#9. March 2024
- Average temperature: 40.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 49°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32°F
- Total precipitation: 8.56"

#8. March 2000
- Average temperature: 40.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 51.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 29.9°F
- Total precipitation: 4.42"

#7. March 2016
- Average temperature: 41°F
- Monthly high temperature: 51°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31°F
- Total precipitation: 3.04"

#6. March 1903
- Average temperature: 41.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 51.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31.3°F
- Total precipitation: 6.38"

#5. March 2010
- Average temperature: 41.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 50.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32.2°F
- Total precipitation: 10.53"

#4. March 1921
- Average temperature: 41.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 53°F
- Monthly low temperature: 30.3°F
- Total precipitation: 3.22"

#3. March 1945
- Average temperature: 43.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 54.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31.3°F
- Total precipitation: 2.15"

#2. March 1946
- Average temperature: 43.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 56.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 30.3°F
- Total precipitation: 1.63"

#1. March 2012
- Average temperature: 44.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 54.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 33.7°F
- Total precipitation: 1.66"