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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 West Virginia 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.

#9. April 2025 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.3°F
- Total precipitation: 4.48"

#9. April 1981 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.6°F
- Total precipitation: 4"

#8. April 1955
- Average temperature: 55.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.1°F
- Total precipitation: 3.04"

#7. April 2010
- Average temperature: 55.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 71°F
- Monthly low temperature: 40.1°F
- Total precipitation: 2.01"

#6. April 2006
- Average temperature: 55.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 69.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.8°F
- Total precipitation: 4.66"

#4. April 2024 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68°F
- Monthly low temperature: 43.7°F
- Total precipitation: 4.66"

#4. April 1948 (tie)
- Average temperature: 55.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 43.2°F
- Total precipitation: 6.02"

#3. April 1954
- Average temperature: 56.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 70.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.9°F
- Total precipitation: 3.1"

#1. April 2017 (tie)
- Average temperature: 57.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 69.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 45.1°F
- Total precipitation: 4.35"

#1. April 1896 (tie)
- Average temperature: 57.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 69.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 45.2°F
- Total precipitation: 1.89"