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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 Iowa 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 1896
- Average temperature: 53.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 65.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.3°F
- Total precipitation: 5.04"

#8. April 1985 (tie)
- Average temperature: 53.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 65.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.8°F
- Total precipitation: 2.34"

#8. April 1942 (tie)
- Average temperature: 53.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67°F
- Monthly low temperature: 40.1°F
- Total precipitation: 1.07"

#7. April 2006
- Average temperature: 53.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 65.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.6°F
- Total precipitation: 4.3"

#6. April 1981
- Average temperature: 54.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 66.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42°F
- Total precipitation: 3.41"

#5. April 1977
- Average temperature: 55°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.53"

#3. April 2010 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.7°F
- Total precipitation: 3.7"

#3. April 1955 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.2°F
- Total precipitation: 3.5"

#2. April 1925
- Average temperature: 55.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.2°F
- Total precipitation: 2.22"

#1. April 1915
- Average temperature: 56.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 69°F
- Monthly low temperature: 43.4°F
- Total precipitation: 1.32"