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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 Nevada 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 1962
- Average temperature: 51.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 66.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 35.7°F
- Total precipitation: 0.26"

#9. April 1898
- Average temperature: 51.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 65.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 37.1°F
- Total precipitation: 0.77"

#7. April 2000 (tie)
- Average temperature: 51.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 66.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 36.8°F
- Total precipitation: 0.69"

#7. April 1943 (tie)
- Average temperature: 51.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 64.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 38°F
- Total precipitation: 1.44"

#6. April 1990
- Average temperature: 51.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 65°F
- Monthly low temperature: 38.5°F
- Total precipitation: 1.54"

#5. April 1926
- Average temperature: 51.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 64.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 38.7°F
- Total precipitation: 1.58"

#4. April 1987
- Average temperature: 52.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 36.6°F
- Total precipitation: 0.61"

#3. April 1989
- Average temperature: 52.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 38°F
- Total precipitation: 0.25"

#2. April 1992
- Average temperature: 52.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 38.2°F
- Total precipitation: 0.23"

#1. April 1934
- Average temperature: 53.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 69.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 37.3°F
- Total precipitation: 0.41"