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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 Michigan 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 2016
- Average temperature: 36.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 45.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 26.7°F
- Total precipitation: 3.65"

#9. March 2024
- Average temperature: 36.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 46°F
- Monthly low temperature: 27°F
- Total precipitation: 2.67"

#8. March 2021
- Average temperature: 36.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 48.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 25.4°F
- Total precipitation: 1.6"

#7. March 2010
- Average temperature: 37.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 49.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 25.9°F
- Total precipitation: 0.73"

#6. March 1973
- Average temperature: 38.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 46.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 29.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.69"

#5. March 1910
- Average temperature: 38.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 50.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 26.8°F
- Total precipitation: 0.26"

#4. March 2000
- Average temperature: 38.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 49.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 28.2°F
- Total precipitation: 1.62"

#3. March 1946
- Average temperature: 40°F
- Monthly high temperature: 51.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 28.5°F
- Total precipitation: 1.79"

#2. March 1945
- Average temperature: 40.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 52.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 28.7°F
- Total precipitation: 1.76"

#1. March 2012
- Average temperature: 44.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 55.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34.1°F
- Total precipitation: 2.59"