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In 2022, the continental United States experienced its , according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their in the same month. The year prior, July marked the .

Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The has climbed each decade since 1880 by about .14 degrees Fahrenheit, or roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit total.

compiled a ranking of the hottest Mays in Colorado since 1895 using data from the . Rankings are based on the highest average temperature in each month. For each of the hottest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.

#10. May 2012
- Average temperature: 55.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 71°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.8°F
- Total precipitation: 0.91"

#7. May 1996 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 70°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41°F
- Total precipitation: 2.01"

#7. May 1963 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 70.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 40.1°F
- Total precipitation: 0.69"

#7. May 1897 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 70.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 40.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.13"

#4. May 2020 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 70.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 40.5°F
- Total precipitation: 1.07"

#4. May 2006 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 71.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.9°F
- Total precipitation: 0.91"

#4. May 1958 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 70°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.1°F
- Total precipitation: 2.09"

#3. May 2000
- Average temperature: 56.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 71.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 40.8°F
- Total precipitation: 1.2"

#2. May 2018
- Average temperature: 57.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 72°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.4°F
- Total precipitation: 1.54"

#1. May 1934
- Average temperature: 58.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 74.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.51"