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Spring Springs Early in a Warm, Dry February

February

A photo of a camellia flower with icicles on its leaves after the February 19 winter storm

Mar 3, 2025

Signs of Spring Emerge in February, Despite a Snowy Speed Bump

Last month saw mostly warm temperatures plus above-normal precipitation for much of the state. That has put spring-like weather – and impacts – at our doorstep. Warm Bookends to the Month Following our cool January, we saw a decisive warm-up in February with above-normal temperatures overall for the month. The National Centers for Environmental Information…
A photo of a cherry tree in bloom in Raleigh in late February

Mar 6, 2024

Spring Leaps In, Drought Creeps Back in February

Warm weather dominated last month, and so did dry conditions across much of the state. In light of those unseasonable stretches, we look at how early spring has settled in this year. Feeling Warm in February Spring-like temperatures flourished in February, making it a warmer-than-normal month across the state. Preliminary data from the National Centers…
A photo of flowers blooming from February 23

Mar 2, 2023

February Springs Forward with Unseasonable Warmth

Month-long warmth in February set local temperature records, but the weather cooperated for a night of outdoor hockey. Meanwhile, early-month rains washed away drought in North Carolina. We also preview winter’s potential return in March. A Spring Sensation Persistent and unprecedented warmth in the past month made it one of our warmest Februarys ever. According…
A photo of blooming daffodils from Shelby, NC

Mar 2, 2022

Spring Sneaks In and the Coast Dries Out in February

January’s chill gave way to spring-like warmth in February, while dry conditions dominated across eastern North Carolina. We also look at the weather as told by the winds. A Fling with Spring If January saw the abrupt arrival of Old Man Winter, then in February, he had one foot back out the door. Warmer weather…
Feb 2021 Precip Summary

Mar 3, 2021

Very Wet, Fairly Cold, but Rarely Snow This February

The jet stream pattern in February brought plenty of precipitation and some colder air into North Carolina, but that did not materialize into much snow across the state. A Soaked February The shortest month of the year was packed with plenty of precipitation. The National Centers for Environmental Information reports a preliminary statewide average precipitation of 5.69 inches, which ranks as…

Mar 4, 2020

A Warm February Split by Mid-Month Snow

Our warm winter continued in February with generally above-normal temperatures, although we did see cold and snow during the month. It was a wet month overall with some severe storms mixed in. Cold Air Remains Rare This Winter Mild weather continued through most of February, and the numbers reflect just how warm it was in…

Mar 4, 2019

Few Signs of Winter in a Warm, Wet February

Our recent trend of warm Februarys continued last month with above-normal temperatures across the state. The western part of the state also saw record-breaking wet and windy weather, while parts of the southern coast dried out. Un-Winterlike Warmth February is the final month of meteorological winter, but based on our temperatures last month, you might…

Mar 2, 2018

Winter Wanes Early in a Near-Record Warm February

This month’s climate summary highlights the warm weather and diminishing drought during February, plus the CoCoRaHS March Madness contest that’s now underway. Spring-Like Weather Arrives A wave of warmth swept in during February, and the statewide average temperature of 50.51°F — nearly 8 degrees above the 1981 to 2010 average — ranked as our 2nd-warmest…

Mar 1, 2017

Spring Springs Early in a Warm, Dry February

Distinctly un-winter-like weather settled in last month, leading to near-record warm and dry conditions. A Warm Weather Pattern Persists The cold temperatures from earlier in the year are now a distant memory, having been replaced by much milder weather. Last month was the 4th-warmest February since 1895, with a statewide average temperature of 49.19°F, or…