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Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

April Top Ten Temperature Records
1931-2024
Midland, Texas
Average Monthly Temperature = 66.2 F
Rank Warmest Year Rank Coolest Year
1  71.8 2012 1  57.1 1973
2  71.6 2011 2  57.7 1931
3  71.0 1946 3    59.1 1 1980
4  70.0 1948 3    59.1 1 1997
5  69.7 1972 5  59.2 1987
6  69.5 1963 6  59.5 1983
 7  69.1  2006 7  60.2  1958
 8  69.0  2022 8    60.3 4  1949
 9  68.7  1967 8    60.3 4  1933
 10     68.6 2  1943 10    60.5 3  1941
10    68.6 2 1954 10    60.5 3 2007

 

Footnotes:

  1. 59.1 occurred twice (tied) and ranked third coolest April
  2. 68.6 occurred twice (tied) and ranked ninth warmest April
  3. 60.5 occurred three times (tied) and ranked ninth coolest April
  4. 68.6 occurred three times (tied) and ranked ninth warmest April