United States records hottest March in 132 years

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The U.S. experienced its hottest March on record, with temperatures significantly above average. This marks the most abnormally hot month in 132 years of data. The average temperature was 9.35 F above the 20th-century normal, shattering previous records. This extreme heat occurred alongside the driest January-March period on record for the contiguous U.S. Forecasters predict a strong El Niño developing, which could further increase global temperatures and potentially lead to new record highs in late 2026 and 2027.


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