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Arizona desert town breaks record for hottest March temperature in US history
Martinez Lake, about 145 miles west of Phoenix, reached 110F (43.3C) on Thursday amid scorching south-west heat
TL;DR
- Martinez Lake, Arizona, recorded a record high of 110F (43.3C) in March.
- This temperature surpasses the previous record of 108F (42.2C) set in 1954 and tied in 2024.
- The heatwave has established record highs in numerous cities, including Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco.
- Phoenix experienced its earliest triple-digit temperature day on record, reaching 105F (40.6C).
- Hiking trails around Phoenix were closed due to the risk of heat illness.
- Scientists state that climate change has made this type of heatwave four times more likely over the past decade.
- Temperatures are expected to remain 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit above normal for the rest of the week before dropping slightly on Sunday.