Climatologists no longer consider the Denver metro to be suffering from drought conditions, instead the area’s now considered “abnormally dry.” Is Colorado under a drought 2021? Colorado’s drought situation improves, but snowfall still below normal | Legislature | coloradopolitics.com. US Drought Monitor, Feb. 16, 2021. Colorado’s current drought conditions, as […]
The chance for the southeast plains is even lower with snow chances staying well to the west of that area. The record for the most snow on the ground on Christmas Day in Denver is 24 inches. How often does it snow on Christmas in Denver? Over the past 30 […]
From its source high in the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado River channels water south nearly 1,500 miles, over falls, through deserts and canyons, to the lush wetlands of a vast delta in Mexico and into the Gulf of California. Is Colorado in a desert? The Colorado Desert is part of […]
When 2019 ended, the average annual temperature for Denver finalized at 49.6°F, which is 0.8°F below the NCEI 1981-2010 annual average of 50.4°F. For the full 148 year record, 2019 was 0.9°F below the average of 50.5°F. What is the coldest month in Denver Colorado? DecemberThe cold season lasts for […]
Colorado Desert, part of the Sonoran Desert, extending southeastward for 164 miles (264 km) from the San Gorgonio Pass in southeastern California, U.S., to the Colorado River delta in northern Mexico. Which deserts are in California? There are three main deserts in California: the Mojave Desert, the Colorado Desert, and […]
List of 1990 Hardiness Zones for Cities in Colorado Location Hardiness Zone Denver Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F Denver Centennial Arpt Zone 5a: -20°F to -15°F Denver International Airport Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F Derby Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F What is the climate zone of Denver? Denver’s USDA Hardiness […]
During summer there are hot days in the plains, but these are often relieved by afternoon thundershowers. Mountain regions are nearly always cool. Humidity is generally quite low; this favors rapid evaporation and a relatively comfortable feeling even on hot days. What is the temperature in the Colorado mountains? Sunny. […]
Because the sun is especially powerful in Denver, it can feel much warmer than the actual temperature during the daytime, but then become very chilly after sundown, particularly in the Spring and Fall. It is best to layer your clothing. Why does it feel warmer in Colorado? That’s largely because […]
1. Crested Butte, CO. While the Crested Butte Mountain Resort just escaped our top ten list with 253” of annual snowfall, the town itself ranks as the snowiest place in Colorado with 216.6” of snow each year. Where in Colorado has the best snow? Breckenridge One of the best-known winter […]
3. Denver is near the mountains, not in them. Denver is located on high rolling plains, 12 miles east of the “foothills,” a series of gentle mountains that climb to 11,000 feet. Just beyond is the “Front Range of the Rocky Mountains,” a series of formidable snowcapped peaks that rise […]
The Denver metro area is known for its semi-arid, high-desert climate — though the weather is heavily influenced by the proximity of the Rocky Mountains and Front Range. Spring brings a mixture of snowfall or rain showers, as well as 80 degree days. Is Denver considered desert? Technically, Denver is […]
October. The first snowfall of winter for Denver often arrives in October, but the snow can begin as early as September or as late as November. The season’s last snowfall lands in April or in May. Denver is normally free of snow every year during June, July and August. What […]
Colorado Boulevard is its east side. We’ll call 6th Avenue its northern border and University Avenue its west side. The heart of the ‘hood is between 1st and 3rd Avenue, and University and Steele St. This is Denver’s most iconic luxury shopping area, known as Cherry Creek North. What is […]
The best overall area to stay in Denver is the Lower Downtown neighborhood, also known as “LoDo” or Union Station. Other top areas to stay include Five Points and the Central Business District. What is the nicest part of Denver? Here are the top neighborhoods in Denver, CO, in no […]
It’s hard to match the state for sheer diversity As the country’s 8th largest state, it’s little surprise that Colorado packs a lot into its 100,000 or so square miles. Mountain terrain, endless prairies, canyons, grasslands and even wine country are just a few of the landscapes you’ll find within […]