Denver Breaks Another Record High, Several Hundred Set In Colorado Since Feb. 1
By Chris Spears
DENVER (CBS4) - The temperature at Denver International Airport hit 67 degrees at 3:16 p.m. Wednesday which broke the record high for Feb. 15 set 31 years ago.
Denver's average temperature for the first two weeks of February was 41 degrees, which is nearly 10 degrees above normal.
According to the National Centers for Environmental Prediction 298 record high temperatures were either tied or broken in Colorado during the first 13 days of February.
- 18 record high maximum temperatures tied
- 66 record high maximum temperatures broken (12 of which were all-time warmest for February per the Colorado Climate Center)
- 39 record low minimum temperatures tied
- 175 record low minimum temperatures broken
Average high temperatures during the month of February range from the lower 30s in the mountains to upper 40s on the southeast plains.
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.