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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 Washington 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.

#8. April 2004 (tie)
- Average temperature: 48.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 61.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 35.9°F
- Total precipitation: 1.35"

#8. April 1990 (tie)
- Average temperature: 48.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 59.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 37.9°F
- Total precipitation: 2.89"

#8. April 1941 (tie)
- Average temperature: 48.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 36.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.33"

#7. April 1930
- Average temperature: 48.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 36.7°F
- Total precipitation: 2.4"

#6. April 1906
- Average temperature: 48.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 61.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 35.9°F
- Total precipitation: 0.98"

#5. April 1987
- Average temperature: 48.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 37.3°F
- Total precipitation: 2.46"

#4. April 1915
- Average temperature: 49.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 61.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 36.6°F
- Total precipitation: 3.06"

#3. April 1926
- Average temperature: 50.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 64°F
- Monthly low temperature: 37.2°F
- Total precipitation: 1.41"

#2. April 2016
- Average temperature: 51.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 63.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.8°F
- Total precipitation: 1.6"

#1. April 1934
- Average temperature: 52.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 65°F
- Monthly low temperature: 39.2°F
- Total precipitation: 1.61"