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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 Virginia 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 2024
- Average temperature: 50.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62°F
- Monthly low temperature: 38.2°F
- Total precipitation: 4.95"

#9. March 2025
- Average temperature: 50.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 64.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 37°F
- Total precipitation: 2.19"

#8. March 1903
- Average temperature: 50.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 61.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 40.2°F
- Total precipitation: 5.86"

#7. March 1910
- Average temperature: 51.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 64.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 37.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.57"

#6. March 1946
- Average temperature: 51.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 63.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.8°F
- Total precipitation: 2.82"

#5. March 2020
- Average temperature: 51.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41°F
- Total precipitation: 2.93"

#4. March 2016
- Average temperature: 51.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 63.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.8°F
- Total precipitation: 2.05"

#3. March 1921
- Average temperature: 54.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.7°F
- Total precipitation: 2.15"

#2. March 1945
- Average temperature: 54.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.82"

#1. March 2012
- Average temperature: 55.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.4°F
- Total precipitation: 3.87"