Feb 6, 2025 - News
2024 was Denver's second-hottest year ever
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February's near-record sizzling start in Denver is part of a larger and — you guessed it — troubling trend.
By the numbers: 2024 was the city's second-hottest year on record, with an average temperature topping 68°F.
- Other Colorado cities also felt the heat, including Grand Junction, which logged its warmest year yet, averaging nearly 71°F.
Why it matters: Last year's record hot temperatures include periods of extreme heat, which is a deadly hazard, and demonstrate how climate change is playing out in Colorado.