Published on 29 Mar 2024 on Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance
16 Warmest States in the US in Winter
In this article, we will look into the 16 warmest states in the US in winter. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 5 Warmest States in the US in Winter.
Warmest Winter On Record
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the average temperature reached 41.1°F in February in the United States. The average temperature was 7.2°F higher than the long-term average, making it the warmest February in the last 130 years. The temperature was above average in February across the majority of the contiguous US. Mississippi Valley and some parts of the Great Lakes and southern plains recorded the highest temperature. States including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Missouri observed the warmest February to date.