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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 Vermont 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 2016
- Average temperature: 23.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 34°F
- Monthly low temperature: 13.7°F
- Total precipitation: 4.71"

#9. February 2002
- Average temperature: 24°F
- Monthly high temperature: 35.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 12.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.28"

#8. February 1954
- Average temperature: 24.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 34.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 13.8°F
- Total precipitation: 4.15"

#7. February 2018
- Average temperature: 25.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 35.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 15.4°F
- Total precipitation: 2.95"

#5. February 2017 (tie)
- Average temperature: 25.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 35.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 16°F
- Total precipitation: 2.84"

#5. February 2012 (tie)
- Average temperature: 25.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 34.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 16.4°F
- Total precipitation: 1.22"

#4. February 1998
- Average temperature: 26.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36°F
- Monthly low temperature: 16.1°F
- Total precipitation: 2.35"

#3. February 2024
- Average temperature: 26.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 16.9°F
- Total precipitation: 0.83"

#2. February 1984
- Average temperature: 26.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 36.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 17.3°F
- Total precipitation: 3.28"

#1. February 1981
- Average temperature: 27.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 38°F
- Monthly low temperature: 17.8°F
- Total precipitation: 6.74"