February Climate Recap
The month of February was warmer than normal by over six degrees, ranking it the sixth warmest February on record. High temperatures ranged from the 50's to the upper 70's, while lows ranged from near 30 to the mid 60's. Overall, only six days during the month saw an average temperature below normal.
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| Departure from normal temperatures for February for the Lower 48 states |
Precipitation was slightly below normal for the month, with our wettest day coming on the 10th at 1.64", followed closely by 1.27" on the 4th. In total, both the airport and MWN headquarters in Bartlett saw 3.82". A trace of snow fell on the 12th at both stations as well.
As far as lingering drought goes, there was continued improvement across the area. Much of the portion of the Memphis metro in west Tennessee is now out of drought status (or nearly so), while northwest Mississippi continues in a moderate to severe drought, but has also improved in the past month.
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| Drought conditions as of March 5, 2024 |
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| Change in drought conditions over 4 weeks as of March 5, 2024 |
Memphis International Airport, Memphis, TN
Temperature
Average temperature: 52.4 degrees (6.3 degrees above average)
Average high temperature: 62.8 degrees (7.3 degrees above average)
Average low temperature: 42.0 degrees (5.3 degrees above average)
Warmest temperature: 78 degrees (27th)
Coolest temperature: 25 degrees (18th)
Heating Degrees Days: 363 (169 below average)
Cooling Degree Days: 7 (5 above average)
Records set or tied: Record high minimum of 65 on the 27th, breaking the old record of 62 from 1955.
Comments: This month was the 6th warmest February on record.
Precipitation
Monthly total: 3.82" (0.73" below average)
Days with measurable precipitation: 9 (0.9 days below average)
Wettest 24-hour period: 1.64" (10th)
Snowfall: Trace (1.0" below average)
Records set or tied: None
Comments: None
Miscellaneous
Peak wind: South/48 mph (27th)
Average wind: 9.6 mph
Average relative humidity: 64%
Average sky cover: 54%
Click here for a daily statistical recap for Memphis International Airport.
MemphisWeather.net Headquarters, Bartlett, TN
Temperature
Average temperature: 51.4 degrees
Average high temperature: 63.5 degrees
Average low temperature: 39.6 degrees
Warmest temperature: 78.9 degrees (27th)
Coolest temperature: 19.7 degrees (18th)
Comments: None
Precipitation
Monthly total: 3.82" (automated rain gauge), 3.90" (CoCoRaHS rain gauge)
Days with measurable precipitation: 9
Wettest date: 1.46" (4th) (via automated gauge)
Snowfall: Trace
Comments: None
Miscellaneous
Peak wind: South/30 mph (27th)
Average relative humidity: 69%
Average barometric pressure: 30.02 in.
Click here for a daily statistical recap for Bartlett, TN.
Comments: None
MWN Forecast Accuracy
Average temperature error: 2.16 degrees
Forecast temperatures within 2 degrees of actual: 70%
Average dewpoint error: 2.80 degrees
Forecast dewpoints within 2 degrees of actual: 56%
MWN's forecasts extend out five periods (2.5 days, or roughly 60 hours). Historical accuracy statistics can be found here.
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