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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 Novembers 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.

#9. November 2022 (tie)
- Average temperature: 44.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 54.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34.4°F
- Total precipitation: 3.22"

#9. November 1948 (tie)
- Average temperature: 44.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 53.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 35.6°F
- Total precipitation: 5.7"

#7. November 2020 (tie)
- Average temperature: 44.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 55.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34°F
- Total precipitation: 3.8"

#7. November 2015 (tie)
- Average temperature: 44.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 55°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34.4°F
- Total precipitation: 2.48"

#5. November 2024 (tie)
- Average temperature: 44.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 55.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34.4°F
- Total precipitation: 2.85"

#5. November 1999 (tie)
- Average temperature: 44.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 54.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 35.1°F
- Total precipitation: 2.98"

#4. November 1975
- Average temperature: 44.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 54.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 35.1°F
- Total precipitation: 5.79"

#3. November 2009
- Average temperature: 45.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 53.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 36.9°F
- Total precipitation: 3.25"

#2. November 2011
- Average temperature: 45.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 55.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 35°F
- Total precipitation: 3.76"

#1. November 2006
- Average temperature: 45.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 54.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 37.4°F
- Total precipitation: 5.54"