Record Heat in March Across Continental U.S.
• March 2026 recorded as the hottest March in the continental U.S., surpassing the 2012 record.
• Average March temperature was 9.35°F (5.19°C) above the 20th-century norm, according to NBC News.
• NOAA reports average maximum temperature 11.4°F (6.3°C) above historical average, impacting agriculture and water resources.
Record-breaking heat in March 2026 across U.S
March 2026 set a record as the hottest March in the continental United States, significantly exceeding historical averages. NBC News reports the average temperature reached 50.85°F (10.47°C), 9.35°F (5.19°C) above the 20th-century norm. This surpasses the previous record from March 2012, making it the most abnormally hot month ever. NOAA noted the average maximum temperature was 11.4°F (6.3°C) above average, nearing typical April highs. Six of the ten hottest months have occurred in the last decade.
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