Gilbert, AZ obliterated its March 20 record today, hitting 104° and blowing past the old mark of 90° set back in 1960 — a record that had stood for 66 years. Inland Southern California joined the party, with San Bernardino and Riverside each topping out at 102° and smashing their own decades-old records on the first day of spring. It wasn't all heat, though — Honolulu logged 2.13" of rain, its second-wettest March 20 ever, while Fort Worth and Fresno each hit 90° for the first time in 2026, a full 40 days ahead of schedule.

1. Riverside, CA: Today's high of 102° would set a new record for March 20 (old record: 84° in 1960)
2. Tucson, AZ: Today's high of 102° would set a new record for March 20 (old record: 86° in 1960)
3. Gilbert, AZ: Today's high of 104° would set a new record for March 20 (old record: 90° in 1960)
4. Makakilo / Kapolei / Honokai Hale, HI: Today's 3.20" of rain makes this the wettest March 20 on record
5. Makakilo / Kapolei / Honokai Hale, HI: Today's 3.20" of rain makes this the wettest March 20 on record
6. Makiki / Lower Punchbowl / Tantalus, HI: Today's 2.85" of rain makes this the wettest March 20 on record
7. Bryce Canyon City, UT: This is the 2nd warmest start to March on record (avg high: 55° through the 20th)
8. Ocracoke, NC: This is the 2nd warmest start to March on record (avg high: 67° through the 20th)
9. Los Angeles, CA: First 90°+ day of 2026 — 44 days earlier than average
10. Kansas City, MO: First 90°+ day of 2026 — 86 days earlier than average