Massachusetts Experiences Unprecedented Heat in November, Breaking Historical Records

Record Heat Grips Continental United States in July 2026

Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirms that July 2026 marked the hottest month recorded in the continental United States since 1895. This unprecedented temperature rise has raised concerns among scientists and climate experts.

Impact of Climate Change on Rising Temperatures

The phenomenon of climate change continues to escalate, leading to increasingly high temperatures across the globe. Since 1880, Earth’s average temperature has risen by approximately 0.14 degrees Fahrenheit each decade, culminating in a total increase of nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ranking the Hottest Novembers in Massachusetts History

Utilizing data from the National Centers for Environmental Information, Stacker has compiled a list of the hottest Novembers in Massachusetts going back to 1895. The rankings are determined by the average temperature recorded during each month, alongside the respective state-wide highs, lows, and total precipitation.

#9. November 2022 (tied)

• Average temperature: 44.6°F
• Monthly high: 54.9°F
• Monthly low: 34.4°F
• Total precipitation: 3.22 inches

#9. November 1948 (tied)

• Average temperature: 44.6°F
• Monthly high: 53.5°F
• Monthly low: 35.6°F
• Total precipitation: 5.7 inches

#7. November 2020 (tied)

• Average temperature: 44.7°F
• Monthly high: 55.4°F
• Monthly low: 34°F
• Total precipitation: 3.8 inches

#7. November 2015 (tied)

• Average temperature: 44.7°F
• Monthly high: 55°F
• Monthly low: 34.4°F
• Total precipitation: 2.48 inches

#5. November 2024 (tied)

• Average temperature: 44.8°F
• Monthly high: 55.2°F
• Monthly low: 34.5°F
• Total precipitation: 2.84 inches

#5. November 1999 (tied)

• Average temperature: 44.8°F
• Monthly high: 54.5°F
• Monthly low: 35.1°F
• Total precipitation: 2.98 inches

#4. November 1975

• Average temperature: 44.9°F
• Monthly high: 54.6°F
• Monthly low: 35.1°F
• Total precipitation: 5.79 inches

#3. November 2009

• Average temperature: 45.3°F
• Monthly high: 53.8°F
• Monthly low: 36.9°F
• Total precipitation: 3.25 inches

#2. November 2011

• Average temperature: 45.4°F
• Monthly high: 55.9°F
• Monthly low: 35°F
• Total precipitation: 3.76 inches

#1. November 2006

• Average temperature: 45.8°F
• Monthly high: 54.3°F
• Monthly low: 37.4°F
• Total precipitation: 5.54 inches

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