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Denver ties record high temperature for December 19

Record High Temperature

We knew going into today this was a possibility and indeed, it happened.

As measured at Denver International Airport, the official high temperature for the Mile High City reached 67 degrees. This ties the record high for the date last set more than 100 years ago in 1917.

Here in Thornton, we were just a touch warmer with a high of 68 degrees. This was the warmest December 19th since ThorntonWeather.com came online in 2006.

Denver sets new record high temperature for October 20

Record High Temperature

We knew it was going to be unusually warm today and Mother Nature did not disappoint. In fact, the Mile High City broke a 73 year old record.

As measured at Denver International Airport, Denver’s high temperature today topped out at 86 degrees. This easily bested the previous record high for October 20th of 83 degrees set in 1950.

Here in Thornton, we lagged Denver much of the day but in the end, managed an extra degree above them, topping out at 87 degrees.

We will cool down about 10 degrees for the balance of the weekend. Conditions will remain dry and calm.

Denver sets record high minimum for October 1

Record High Temperature

Our mild days of late have helped keep the nights relatively warm and last night we saw our warmest night for the date.

As measured at Denver International Airport, the Mile High City saw a low of 58 degrees. This sets a new record high minimum for October 1, besting the previous mark of 57 degrees set in 2005.

Here in Thornton, the breezy winds kept us even warmer with a low of 60.6 degrees.

Denver sets record high temperature for September 30

Record High Temperature

We have enjoyed much warmer than normal temperatures this past week and today, we were warm enough to set a record high.

As measured at Denver International Airport, the Mile High City topped out at 91 degrees. This bests the previous record high temperature for September 30th of 90 degrees set in 1980. This also is the hottest temperature seen this late in the year since record-keeping began in 1872.

Here in Thornton we were actually a bit cooler with a high of 89.3 degrees.