Summers are gettingwarmer nearly nationwide, a recently updated analysis finds.
Why it matters: Hotter summers are among the most tangible ways we're experiencing climate change — and they're a health risk for vulnerable groups like children, pregnant women, the elderly and people experiencing homelessness.
By the numbers: The average summer temperature in Boulder County has increased by 2.1°F since 1970, per Climate Central.
With that said, this particular Boulder summer got off to bit of a cold and soggy start, with temps dipping into the 40s Monday night