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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 Michigan 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 1991 (tie)
- Average temperature: 46.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 57°F
- Monthly low temperature: 36.3°F
- Total precipitation: 3.91"

#10. April 1987 (tie)
- Average temperature: 46.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 58.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34.8°F
- Total precipitation: 1.75"

#10. April 1985 (tie)
- Average temperature: 46.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 57.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 35.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.13"

#9. April 1986
- Average temperature: 46.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 58°F
- Monthly low temperature: 35.5°F
- Total precipitation: 2.08"

#8. April 2017
- Average temperature: 47.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 58°F
- Monthly low temperature: 36.4°F
- Total precipitation: 4.39"

#7. April 2006
- Average temperature: 47.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34.9°F
- Total precipitation: 2.1"

#5. April 1941 (tie)
- Average temperature: 47.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.11"

#5. April 1921 (tie)
- Average temperature: 47.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 58.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 36.4°F
- Total precipitation: 3.59"

#3. April 1942 (tie)
- Average temperature: 48.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 61.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34.9°F
- Total precipitation: 1.28"

#3. April 1915 (tie)
- Average temperature: 48.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 36.3°F
- Total precipitation: 1.12"

#1. April 2010 (tie)
- Average temperature: 49°F
- Monthly high temperature: 61.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 36.3°F
- Total precipitation: 2.09"

#1. April 1955 (tie)
- Average temperature: 49°F
- Monthly high temperature: 61.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 36.8°F
- Total precipitation: 2.26"