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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 Kentucky 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 1948
- Average temperature: 59.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 72.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 46.5°F
- Total precipitation: 5.14"

#9. April 1955
- Average temperature: 59.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 72.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 46.7°F
- Total precipitation: 3.61"

#6. April 2010 (tie)
- Average temperature: 59.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 74°F
- Monthly low temperature: 45.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.19"

#6. April 2001 (tie)
- Average temperature: 59.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 72.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 47.4°F
- Total precipitation: 1.91"

#6. April 1925 (tie)
- Average temperature: 59.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 73°F
- Monthly low temperature: 46.9°F
- Total precipitation: 3.21"

#4. April 2006 (tie)
- Average temperature: 60.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 72.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 47.7°F
- Total precipitation: 4.45"

#4. April 1981 (tie)
- Average temperature: 60.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 72.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 47.9°F
- Total precipitation: 5.09"

#3. April 1954
- Average temperature: 61°F
- Monthly high temperature: 73.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 48.1°F
- Total precipitation: 3.72"

#2. April 2017
- Average temperature: 61.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 73.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 49.9°F
- Total precipitation: 4.48"

#1. April 1896
- Average temperature: 62°F
- Monthly high temperature: 74.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 49.5°F
- Total precipitation: 1.61"