March 2012 temperatures up 0.1°C

The TempLS analysis, based on GHCNV3 land temperatures and the ERSST sea temps, showed a monthly average of 0.29°C, up from 0.19 °C in February. This is in line with satellite LT trends, though a more modest rise. There are more details at the latest temperature data page.

Below is the graph (lat/lon) of temperature distribution for March. The big US hotspot is very clear





This is done with the GISS colors and temperature intervals, and as usual I'll post a comparison when GISS comes out.

And here, from the data page, is the plot of the major indices for the last four months: