This month will be the hottest February since 1864.
MeteoNews say the average temperatures were 4.9 degrees higher than normal.
The previous record was set in 1990, with highs 4.1 above normal.
Forecasters say the warmer weather is having a visible effect. They point out peach and apricot trees are in flower, about two weeks earlier than normal. The flowers could be killed if there’s a frost next month.
Heat to stay for now
Growing anger over World Cup red card
Fire damages trees in the Jardin Anglais
Cows sweltering in the heat
Lake Geneva nudists fight for their lake section
Holiday makers seek more than the sun
