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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 Oregon 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 1961
- Average temperature: 38.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 45.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32.1°F
- Total precipitation: 6.92"

#8. February 1968 (tie)
- Average temperature: 39.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 48.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31.2°F
- Total precipitation: 4.44"

#8. February 1934 (tie)
- Average temperature: 39.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 49°F
- Monthly low temperature: 30.5°F
- Total precipitation: 1.66"

#7. February 2016
- Average temperature: 40.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 49.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31°F
- Total precipitation: 2.48"

#6. February 1958
- Average temperature: 40.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 47.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 33.8°F
- Total precipitation: 6.18"

#4. February 1995 (tie)
- Average temperature: 40.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 50.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 31°F
- Total precipitation: 2.61"

#4. February 1992 (tie)
- Average temperature: 40.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 49.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32.1°F
- Total precipitation: 2.7"

#3. February 1991
- Average temperature: 41.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 51.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32°F
- Total precipitation: 2.47"

#1. February 2015 (tie)
- Average temperature: 41.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 50.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 32.5°F
- Total precipitation: 3.58"

#1. February 1963 (tie)
- Average temperature: 41.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 50.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 33.1°F
- Total precipitation: 4.22"