Sep 12, 2024 - News
Fall is getting warmer in Colorado
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Colorado's forecasted hot and dry fall this year is part of a larger trend.
The big picture: Autumn is getting warmer in Denver and across the continental U.S., according to a new Climate Central analysis.
Zoom in: Denver's fall temperatures rose by an average of 3.4°F between 1970 and 2023, the report found.
- The nonprofit's analysis is based on average temperatures recorded each year from September through November.
The bottom line: The fall trends are consistent with climate science findings showing how the planet is responding to human-caused increases in greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide.
- All other seasons are warming, too.