February average temperatures - disturbing

[Regiomontanus]

"Last month was the world's hottest February on record

February 2024 was 0.12°C (0.22°F) hotter than the previous warmest February in 2016, and 1.77°C (3.2°F) warmer than the February average for the 1850–1900 pre-industrial period."

"Experts have expressed shock at just how hot the oceans have been, especially the North Atlantic, which has set a new daily temperature record every day since March 5 last year, according to Brian McNoldy, a senior research associate at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School.

“At times, the records have been broken by margins that are virtually statistically impossible,” McNoldy told CNN.

Record ocean heat has significant global impacts. Not only is it dangerous for marine life but it also fuels extreme weather, including scorching heat waves, intense rainfall and ferocious hurricanes."

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/06/climate/hottest-february-climate-copernicus-record-intl/index.html

 

[Wandering Monk]

In my neck of the woods, average February temperatures were 10F above average and the warmest on record.

With the very warm February to go along with the warmest December in state history, as well as a warmer than normal January, the meteorological winter (Dec-Feb) will go down as the warmest in state history without question, surpassing the old record set in the winter of 1997-1998 by roughly 2.0°F. MSP even surpassed the Pioneer Era record warm winter of 1877-1878. So far, over 65 long-term climate stations have officially reported 2023-2024 as their warmest winter in history.

Climate Summary for February

Climate Summary for February: A remarkable warm February this year brought only 2-3 days with colder than normal temperatures. The vast maj...

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[Twilight Hue]

"Last month was the world's hottest February on record

February 2024 was 0.12°C (0.22°F) hotter than the previous warmest February in 2016, and 1.77°C (3.2°F) warmer than the February average for the 1850–1900 pre-industrial period."


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"Experts have expressed shock at just how hot the oceans have been, especially the North Atlantic, which has set a new daily temperature record every day since March 5 last year, according to Brian McNoldy, a senior research associate at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School.

“At times, the records have been broken by margins that are virtually statistically impossible,” McNoldy told CNN.

Record ocean heat has significant global impacts. Not only is it dangerous for marine life but it also fuels extreme weather, including scorching heat waves, intense rainfall and ferocious hurricanes."

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/06/climate/hottest-february-climate-copernicus-record-intl/index.html

I'd rather see it through a scientific lens rather than an alarmist one.

 

[Regiomontanus]

I'd rather see it through a scientific lens rather than an alarmist one.

LOL

"..according to new data from Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitoring service."

 

[Shaul]

Um, since both 2016 and 2024 were leap years, with an additional day in February, it isn't strange to see their average temperatures slightly different from the others.

 

[F1fan]

Just wait until July, August, September, October when the heat will be unbearable. Conservatives will then complain about energy costs just so they can deflect from the big picture and causes.

 

[SalixIncendium]

Um, since both 2016 and 2024 were leap years, with an additional day in February, it isn't strange to see their average temperatures slightly different from the others.

2000 and 2004 were marginally below the trend, so that "theory" is out the window...unless they were abbreviated leap years.

 

[Shaul]

2000 and 2004 were marginally below the trend, so that "theory" is out the window...unless they were abbreviated leap years.

I didn't state a theory. I noted a fact. An analysis that doesn't take into account the difference between leap year Februaries and non-leap year Februaries is faulty.

 

[SalixIncendium]

I didn't state a theory. I noted a fact. An analysis that doesn't take into account the difference between leap year Februaries and non-leap year Februaries is faulty.

Did you even read my post? If this is a "noted fact," explain 2000 and 2004.

ETA: Correction. I was reading 2003 as 2004. While 2004 was marginally above, it was nowhere close to the extent of 2024. So an explanation is still needed.

 

[Clizby Wampuscat]

I didn't state a theory. I noted a fact. An analysis that doesn't take into account the difference between leap year Februaries and non-leap year Februaries is faulty.

How do leap years affect the February average temps enough to matter?

 

[Twilight Hue]

LOL

"..according to new data from Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitoring service."

Quite. Just preceding the alarmist commentary that is pretty much inevitable with stuff like this.

 

[Regiomontanus]

 

[Quintessence]

Quite. Just preceding the alarmist commentary that is pretty much inevitable with stuff like this.

It's not "alarmist" to notice you are standing on a train track with a high speed train barreling towards you at 120 miles per hour.

 

[Laniakea]

Who cares if it's a little warmer this year? Get out and enjoy it!

 

[Secret Chief]

The polar bears care but hey who gives a ****. Just get better holidays. Yay.

 

[Revoltingest]

I'd rather see it through a scientific lens rather than an alarmist one.

I'll give you "scientific"...
It's the 1st December that I ever had veggies grow & be harvested.
It's the 1st February that I've had with weeds growing like weeds.

 

[Secret Chief]

Cheer up. Let's play Guess the next excuse. Here's mine: It doesn't take into account the increased use of solar panels.

Anyhoo, the Great Barrier Reef isn't that pretty.

- Great Barrier Reef undergoing mass coral bleaching event for 5th time in nearly a decade

 

[Secret Chief]

I'll give you "scientific"...
It's the 1st December that I ever had veggies grow & be harvested.
It's the 1st February that I've had with weeds growing like weeds.

Deniers gonna deny till the water goes over their heads. (And ours).

 

[Revoltingest]

Deniers gonna deny till the water goes over their heads. (And ours).

As they go under the waves....
"What water?"
"It's just really humid."

 

[Secret Chief]

As they go under the waves....
"What water?"
"It's just really humid."

Sad but true.