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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 Vermont 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 1995
- Average temperature: 24.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 31.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 16.4°F
- Total precipitation: 3.13"

#9. January 2017
- Average temperature: 24.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 32.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 17.1°F
- Total precipitation: 2.53"

#8. January 1913
- Average temperature: 24.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 35°F
- Monthly low temperature: 14.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.61"

#7. January 1937
- Average temperature: 25°F
- Monthly high temperature: 35°F
- Monthly low temperature: 15.1°F
- Total precipitation: 3.97"

#6. January 2002
- Average temperature: 25.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 33.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 17.2°F
- Total precipitation: 2.55"

#4. January 2006 (tie)
- Average temperature: 26°F
- Monthly high temperature: 34.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 17°F
- Total precipitation: 4.57"

#4. January 1933 (tie)
- Average temperature: 26°F
- Monthly high temperature: 35.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 16.4°F
- Total precipitation: 2.05"

#3. January 1990
- Average temperature: 26.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 34.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 17.5°F
- Total precipitation: 4.19"

#2. January 1932
- Average temperature: 27°F
- Monthly high temperature: 35.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 18.4°F
- Total precipitation: 3.98"

#1. January 2023
- Average temperature: 27.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 33.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 20.9°F
- Total precipitation: 4.25"