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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 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. May 1987 (tie)
- Average temperature: 66.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 79.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 53.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.38"

#10. May 1911 (tie)
- Average temperature: 66.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 80.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 53°F
- Total precipitation: 2.53"

#9. May 1982
- Average temperature: 66.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 79.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 54.6°F
- Total precipitation: 4.6"

#8. May 1944
- Average temperature: 67°F
- Monthly high temperature: 78.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 55.3°F
- Total precipitation: 4.31"

#7. May 1965
- Average temperature: 67.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 79.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 54.9°F
- Total precipitation: 2.46"

#6. May 2012
- Average temperature: 67.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 80.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 55°F
- Total precipitation: 2.75"

#5. May 1962
- Average temperature: 68°F
- Monthly high temperature: 79.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 56.1°F
- Total precipitation: 4.48"

#4. May 1977
- Average temperature: 68.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 81°F
- Monthly low temperature: 55.2°F
- Total precipitation: 2.45"

#3. May 1991
- Average temperature: 68.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 78.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 57.9°F
- Total precipitation: 4.03"

#2. May 1896
- Average temperature: 68.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 80.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 56.4°F
- Total precipitation: 4.77"

#1. May 2018
- Average temperature: 69.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 81.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 57.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.42"