Florida's February 2018 was its hottest on record, with an average temperature of 69.2°F, according to NOAA data.

Florida's February 2018 was the hottest on record with an average temperature of 69.2°F, according to a Stacker analysis of National Centers for Environmental Information data. It ranked first among the state’s warmest Februarys since 1895, followed by 2019, 2023, and 1932. The top 10 hottest Februarys had average temperatures from 65.4°F to 69.2°F, with highs reaching up to 79.3°F and lows above 55°F. The findings reflect broader climate trends, as global temperatures have risen about 2°F since 1880, contributing to increasingly warm winter months across the U.S.