Chicago is feeling the warmth this February, with the first half of the month tying for the second warmest on record. Meteorologists report that the average daily temperature during the first 14 days soared to 11°C above normal, matching the second warmest February half recorded in the city's history.
In 1882, Chicago saw its warmest first half of February, with an average daily temperature of 5.22°C. This year’s temperatures closely follow that record, marking a significant deviation from typical winter weather. Ricky Castro, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Romeoville, highlighted that the city recorded an average daily temperature of 3.67°C in the first half of February back in 1877 and 2.44°C in 1990.
The unusual warmth has sparked conversations among Chicagoans and climate enthusiasts about the broader implications of changing weather patterns. As cities around the world continue to adapt to climate variability, Chicago’s February temperatures serve as a reminder of the dynamic nature of our environment.
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