Denver Records 2nd Longest 'Official' Stretch Without 100°F Since 1994

By Chris Spears

DENVER (CBS4) - It's been two years since Denver 'officially' sweltered in triple digit heat.

Note that 'officially' is used with a little bit of sarcasm because some places have seen temperatures in the 100s, including the weather station in Denver's City Park, which recorded 102°F less than a month ago, on June 21, 2016.

But this headline is referring to the city's official climate station at Denver International Airport which last hit 100°F on July 7, 2014.

With regard to the city's official weather station it's the second longest stretch without a 100°F temperature in over 20 years.

NOTE: Denver's weather station moved from Stapleton to Denver International Airport in March of 1995, but Stapleton also went over two years without a temperature hitting 100°F during the same time frame.

PAST STREAKS WITHOUT 100°F

There have been four instances since 1994 where Denver's official weather station almost made it two full years without hitting the 100s.

100°F HISTORY IN DENVER

According to the National Weather Service, Denver has 'officially' hit 100°F or higher 85 times since records began at 16th and Larimer Street on November 20, 1871.

The station has moved four times since it began and you can read more about that by clicking here.

Denver's all-time record high temperature is 105 degrees and it's been reached four times.

The full list of 100°F readings in Denver can be found here.

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.