March has started with warmer than usual temperatures.

According to the National Weather Service, the average maximum temperature in the first 12 days of March is 43.8 degrees and this year it’s been observed about three degrees higher. The overall average temperature has been observed at 35.4 degrees, above the 33.2 degree norm. Overall on the year to date figures, the temperature has been below normal at 23.1 degrees in 2018 while the average is 24.8 degrees. Temperatures are expected to rise as the week progresses, listen to KCII for weather updates.