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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 Indiana 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 1915
- Average temperature: 55.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.8°F
- Total precipitation: 1.53"

#8. April 1977 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 43.5°F
- Total precipitation: 3.16"

#8. April 1925 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 69.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.2°F
- Total precipitation: 2.22"

#7. April 1954
- Average temperature: 56°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 43.9°F
- Total precipitation: 3.64"

#6. April 1985
- Average temperature: 56.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 44.5°F
- Total precipitation: 2.13"

#5. April 2001
- Average temperature: 56.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 44.5°F
- Total precipitation: 2.75"

#4. April 1955
- Average temperature: 56.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 44.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.7"

#3. April 2017
- Average temperature: 57°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 45.5°F
- Total precipitation: 4.83"

#2. April 2010
- Average temperature: 57.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 70.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 44.5°F
- Total precipitation: 3.16"

#1. April 1896
- Average temperature: 57.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 69.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 46°F
- Total precipitation: 1.81"