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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 Montana 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 1952
- Average temperature: 45.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 30.6°F
- Total precipitation: 0.44"

#9. April 1934
- Average temperature: 45.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31.2°F
- Total precipitation: 0.64"

#8. April 1943
- Average temperature: 45.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 59.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.04"

#7. April 1946
- Average temperature: 46°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31.6°F
- Total precipitation: 0.65"

#6. April 1980
- Average temperature: 46.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32°F
- Total precipitation: 1.07"

#5. April 1949
- Average temperature: 46.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 61.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31.3°F
- Total precipitation: 0.75"

#4. April 1930
- Average temperature: 47.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 61°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.85"

#3. April 1987
- Average temperature: 48°F
- Monthly high temperature: 63°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32.9°F
- Total precipitation: 0.65"

#2. April 1910
- Average temperature: 48.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 63°F
- Monthly low temperature: 34.1°F
- Total precipitation: 1.15"

#1. April 1915
- Average temperature: 49°F
- Monthly high temperature: 62.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 35.8°F
- Total precipitation: 1.08"