Hottest Aprils in Wyoming: A Historical Ranking (1895-Now)
- Wyoming has experienced several exceptionally warm Aprils since 1895, with data compiled by Stacker from the National Centers for Environmental Information revealing a pattern of rising temperatures.
- According to the Stacker report, April 1915 was the warmest April in Wyoming history.
- The report notes that the Earth’s temperature has climbed approximately 2°F overall since 1880, with each decade showing an increase of about 0.14°F.
Wyoming has experienced several exceptionally warm Aprils since 1895, with data compiled by Stacker from the National Centers for Environmental Information revealing a pattern of rising temperatures. The analysis, published on April 2, 2026, identifies specific Aprils that stand out for their above-average warmth, alongside details on average temperatures, monthly highs and lows, and total precipitation.
Hottest Aprils on Record
According to the Stacker report, April 1915 was the warmest April in Wyoming history. The statewide average daily high temperature reached 58.0°F, with an average low of 33.9°F. Conversely, April 1920 was the coolest on record.
The ranking of the hottest Aprils includes:
- #10. April 2006 – Average temperature: 43.5°F, Monthly high temperature: 57.4°F, Monthly low temperature: 29.6°F, Total precipitation: 1.2″
- #9. April 1981 – Average temperature: 44.1°F, Monthly high temperature: 57.5°F, Monthly low temperature: 30.6°F, Total precipitation: 1.15″
- #8. April 1992 – Average temperature: 44.5°F, Monthly high temperature: 58.3°F, Monthly low temperature: 30.6°F, Total precipitation: 1.14″
- #7. April 2012 – Average temperature: 44.7°F, Monthly high temperature: 58.7°F, Monthly low temperature: 30.6°F, Total precipitation: 1.19″
- #5. April 1987 (tie) – Average temperature: 45°F, Monthly high temperature: 60.6°F, Monthly low temperature: 29.4°F, Total precipitation: 0.5″
- #5. April 1910 (tie) – Average temperature: 45°F, Monthly high temperature: 60.2°F, Monthly low temperature: 29.8°F, Total precipitation: 0.98″
- #4. April 1946 – Average temperature: 45.3°F, Monthly high temperature: 59°F
The report notes that the Earth’s temperature has climbed approximately 2°F overall since 1880, with each decade showing an increase of about 0.14°F. This warming trend is attributed to climate change, which is driving more frequent record-high temperatures.
Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration indicates that in 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, with 20 states recording one of their ten hottest days. The previous year, 2021, marked the hottest month on record worldwide.
The Stacker analysis utilized data from the National Centers for Environmental Information to rank the hottest Aprils based on the highest average temperature recorded each month. The report includes average state temperatures, monthly high and low temperatures, and total precipitation for each of the listed months.