The average temperature for March 12 is 46 degrees, but it got a lot warmer than that Monday.
The temperature reached 74 degrees at Bradley Airport in Windsor Locks, where the state's official readings are taken.
The record high for Windsor Locks on March 12 was 69 degrees, set in 1977.
The record high for March 12 in Bridgeport was 61, set in 1973. On Monday afternoon, the temperature reached 63.
If you’re outside, enjoying the unseasonably warm weather, upload your photos.