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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 New Hampshire 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 1925
- Average temperature: 25.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 14.3°F
- Total precipitation: 3.23"

#9. February 2016
- Average temperature: 25.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 15°F
- Total precipitation: 4.72"

#8. February 1954
- Average temperature: 25.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 15.4°F
- Total precipitation: 3.52"

#7. February 2017
- Average temperature: 26.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 16.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.12"

#6. February 2012
- Average temperature: 26.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 17.2°F
- Total precipitation: 1.14"

#5. February 2018
- Average temperature: 27°F
- Monthly high temperature: 37.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 16.7°F
- Total precipitation: 3.43"

#4. February 2024
- Average temperature: 27.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 37.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 17.3°F
- Total precipitation: 0.86"

#3. February 1998
- Average temperature: 27.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 38°F
- Monthly low temperature: 17.6°F
- Total precipitation: 3.33"

#2. February 1984
- Average temperature: 28.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 37.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 18.6°F
- Total precipitation: 4.9"

#1. February 1981
- Average temperature: 28.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 38.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 18°F
- Total precipitation: 8.09"