Denver Hits 90 Again, 2016 Enters Top 5 For 90-Degree Days
By Chris Spears
DENVER (CBS4) - Despite heavy cloud cover on Tuesday the high at Denver International Airport still hit 90-degrees at 2:47 p.m..
The high was 89.4-degrees in Denver's City Park.
It was the second day in a row with 90-degree heat and the 55th time this year that Denver's official high has been 90-degrees or higher.
According to the National Weather Service, 2016 is now tied with 2005 for the 5th most 90-degree days in the period between April and September.
2012 - 73 days
2000 - 61 days
1994 - 60 days
2002 - 56 days
2016 - 55 days
2005 - 55 days
2013 - 54 days
2007 - 54 days
2006 - 54 days
1978 - 52 days
1874 - 51 days
1964 - 50 days
1960 - 50 days
2011 - 50 days
Meteorologist Chris Spears writes about stories related to weather and climate in Colorado. Check out his bio, connect with him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @ChrisCBS4.