Will April 2026 be the 2nd hottest on record?

“Recent Aprils have often ranked near the top, but exact rank=2 is a narrow outcome. Given persistent warmth yet month-to-month variability and competition from 2024/2025, 2nd place is plausible but less likely than other ranks.”

“April 2024 was the hottest on record. With La Niña conditions cooling 2025-2026, April 2026 likely ranks 2nd or 3rd. Roughly even odds between these placements, with 2nd slightly less likely than 3rd given cooling trend.”

“April 2026 is still ongoing, and early data suggests it may not surpass recent record highs. Long-term warming trend makes 2nd hottest possible but not likely given current anomalies.”