Record Heat in Continental US Sets New March Temperature Benchmark
Record Heat in Continental US Sets New March Temperature Benchmark
US · Published Apr 15, 2026
March recorded as hottest month in 132 years for continental US.
Unprecedented heat attributed to climate change and extreme heat events.
NOAA confirms March temperatures surpassed previous records by historic margin.
Record heat in US due to climate change
Federal weather data indicates that March was the hottest month in 132 years for the continental United States. This unprecedented heat is attributed to climate change, which is escalating the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has confirmed that March's temperatures surpassed previous records by a historic margin. This trend of rising temperatures aligns with global patterns observed in recent years, where climate change has led to more frequent and severe heatwaves across various regions.
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