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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 Maine 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 2012
- Average temperature: 42.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 53.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31.1°F
- Total precipitation: 4.14"

#9. April 2006
- Average temperature: 42.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 53.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31°F
- Total precipitation: 2.35"

#8. April 1941
- Average temperature: 42.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 54.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 30.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.01"

#7. April 1921
- Average temperature: 42.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 54°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31.4°F
- Total precipitation: 3.11"

#6. April 1910
- Average temperature: 43°F
- Monthly high temperature: 51.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34.2°F
- Total precipitation: 4.02"

#5. April 2021
- Average temperature: 43.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 54.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32°F
- Total precipitation: 3.24"

#4. April 1986
- Average temperature: 43.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 54.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32.4°F
- Total precipitation: 2.73"

#3. April 1987
- Average temperature: 43.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 54.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32.5°F
- Total precipitation: 4.02"

#2. April 1945
- Average temperature: 43.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 55.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31.7°F
- Total precipitation: 4.79"

#1. April 2010
- Average temperature: 44.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 55.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34°F
- Total precipitation: 2.82"