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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 Aprils in Connecticut 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. April 1910
- Average temperature: 49.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62°F
- Monthly low temperature: 37.5°F
- Total precipitation: 3.9"

#9. April 1976
- Average temperature: 50°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62°F
- Monthly low temperature: 38°F
- Total precipitation: 3.33"

#8. April 2002
- Average temperature: 50.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 61.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 38.7°F
- Total precipitation: 3.75"

#7. April 1991
- Average temperature: 50.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 38.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.05"

#6. April 2023
- Average temperature: 51°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.6°F
- Total precipitation: 4.86"

#5. April 1945
- Average temperature: 51.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.7°F
- Total precipitation: 4.81"

#4. April 1941
- Average temperature: 51.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 64.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 37.5°F
- Total precipitation: 1.24"

#3. April 1921
- Average temperature: 51.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 63.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.2°F
- Total precipitation: 5.05"

#2. April 2017
- Average temperature: 51.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.3°F
- Total precipitation: 4.71"

#1. April 2010
- Average temperature: 52°F
- Monthly high temperature: 64.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.5°F
- Total precipitation: 1.7"