February 1779–Exceptionally Warm

By Paul Homewood

As noted previously, February 1779 was actually warmer than last month in Central England. It is also worth noting that there is no identifiable trend or pattern in the distribution of warm Februarys:

 

 

 

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https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/hadcet/data/meantemp_monthly_totals.txt

 

What is interesting is that, according to Weatherweb, February 1779 was extremely dry, in contrast to this year. Indeed the whole January to March period was particularly dry and mild.

Ironically though, the following winter was extremely cold.

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March 6, 2024 at 04:18PM

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