Highest February Temperatures in New York City

A list of the highest temperatures ever recorded in the month of February in New York City from 1869–2024.
What's the hottest it has ever gotten in New York City in February?
The hottest February temperature in New York City history was 78 °F which occurred on February 21, 2018.
Rank Temperature Date
1 78 °F February 21, 2018
2 75 °F February 24, 1985
2 75 °F February 25, 1930
4 73 °F February 15, 1949
5 72 °F February 27, 1997
5 72 °F February 23, 1874
7 71 °F February 16, 1954
8 70 °F February 16, 2023
8 70 °F February 24, 2017
8 70 °F February 5, 1991
8 70 °F February 23, 1985
8 70 °F February 25, 1976
13 69 °F February 22, 1997
13 69 °F February 15, 1954
13 69 °F February 20, 1939
13 69 °F February 20, 1930
13 69 °F February 29, 1880
18 68 °F February 23, 2022
18 68 °F February 17, 2022
18 68 °F February 6, 2008
18 68 °F February 4, 1991
18 68 °F February 18, 1981
18 68 °F February 21, 1930
18 68 °F February 5, 1890
18 68 °F February 27, 1880