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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 Novembers in Missouri 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. November 1902
- Average temperature: 49.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 58.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 40.3°F
- Total precipitation: 3.75"

#9. November 2020
- Average temperature: 49.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 61.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 37.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.04"

#8. November 2009
- Average temperature: 49.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.7°F
- Total precipitation: 2.27"

#7. November 1913
- Average temperature: 49.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 59.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 40.4°F
- Total precipitation: 2.66"

#6. November 1990
- Average temperature: 50.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 37.9°F
- Total precipitation: 3.13"

#4. November 2016 (tie)
- Average temperature: 51°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.3°F
- Total precipitation: 1.49"

#4. November 1931 (tie)
- Average temperature: 51°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.4°F
- Total precipitation: 5.58"

#3. November 2001
- Average temperature: 51.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.7°F
- Total precipitation: 2.55"

#2. November 1909
- Average temperature: 51.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 40.9°F
- Total precipitation: 4.52"

#1. November 1999
- Average temperature: 52°F
- Monthly high temperature: 65.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 38.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.14"