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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 Februarys in Michigan 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.

#10. February 2023 (tie)
- Average temperature: 26.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 35.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 18°F
- Total precipitation: 2.69"

#10. February 2000 (tie)
- Average temperature: 26.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 16.9°F
- Total precipitation: 1.42"

#9. February 1983
- Average temperature: 26.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 34.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 19.2°F
- Total precipitation: 0.96"

#8. February 1999
- Average temperature: 27.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36°F
- Monthly low temperature: 18.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.45"

#7. February 2002
- Average temperature: 27.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 18.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.13"

#6. February 1954
- Average temperature: 28.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 19.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.41"

#5. February 2012
- Average temperature: 28.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36°F
- Monthly low temperature: 20.7°F
- Total precipitation: 1.31"

#4. February 1984
- Average temperature: 29°F
- Monthly high temperature: 37.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 20.8°F
- Total precipitation: 1.11"

#3. February 2017
- Average temperature: 29.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 38.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 21.3°F
- Total precipitation: 2.02"

#2. February 2024
- Average temperature: 31.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 41.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 22.2°F
- Total precipitation: 0.78"

#1. February 1998
- Average temperature: 32°F
- Monthly high temperature: 39.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 25°F
- Total precipitation: 1.32"