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A summer scorcher in the making across Colorado<\/strong><\/p>\n The summer of 2025<\/strong> is shaping up to be another unrelenting season of heat<\/strong> across Colorado<\/strong>, with a strong consensus among major meteorological sources pointing toward above-average temperatures<\/strong>. While there are some differences in how intense the heat will be and slight nuances near state borders<\/strong>, the overall message is clear: cooler days will be few and far between<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The National Weather Service (NWS)<\/strong> predicts a 60% to 70% likelihood of above-average temperatures<\/strong> in the western third of the state<\/strong>, while the rest of Colorado<\/strong> shows 50% to 60% probability<\/strong>, and even the northeastern corner<\/strong> holds a 40% to 50% chance<\/strong> of exceeding historical norms.<\/p>\n On the precipitation front, NWS<\/strong> offers a touch more optimism. It expects average rainfall<\/strong> in the southwest quarter<\/strong>, and 33% to 40% above-average<\/strong> precipitation across most other areas, suggesting drought conditions may not be as severe<\/strong>\u2014at least in terms of rainfall expectations.<\/p>\n The Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/strong> reinforces the trend, describing a hot and dry season<\/strong> for nearly the entire state<\/strong>. June<\/strong> is expected to begin somewhat mild, with temperatures near normal<\/strong> in most areas. But as July and August<\/strong> approach, so does potentially record-breaking heat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cPredictions indicate a gradual buildup to record-breaking heat<\/strong>,\u201d says the Almanac. Even though northwest Colorado<\/strong> might be slightly cooler, the rest of the Centennial State<\/strong> is in line for above-average temperatures<\/strong> that mirror national trends.<\/p>\n Calling for a \u201cscorching\u201d summer<\/strong>, the Farmers\u2019 Almanac<\/strong> echoes concerns about a long, hot season<\/strong> with average precipitation<\/strong> for Colorado<\/strong> and the north-central U.S.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Editor Sandi Duncan<\/strong> notes: \u201cJuly may be the month when records are broken nationwide<\/strong>,\u201d adding to the general outlook of persistent and intense warmth<\/strong> throughout the state.<\/p>\n According to The Weather Channel<\/strong> and Weather.com<\/strong>, June 2025<\/strong> will place all of Colorado<\/strong> in the “most above average<\/strong>” zone for temperature\u2014meaning this month could see the widest departure from typical values<\/strong> across the U.S.<\/p>\n July<\/strong> brings above-average heat<\/strong> to southern and eastern Colorado<\/strong>, while the northwest<\/strong> transitions to a slightly milder outlook. In August<\/strong>, nearly every part of the state<\/strong> returns to above-normal conditions<\/strong>, with rainfall slightly below average<\/strong> across all regions during the June\u2013August<\/strong> period.<\/p>\n AccuWeather<\/strong> expects rising temperatures statewide<\/strong>, with the intensity increasing from west to east<\/strong>. The western half<\/strong> may see 1\u20132\u00b0F (0.5\u20131.1\u00b0C)<\/strong> above normal, the central region<\/strong> between 2\u20133\u00b0F (1.1\u20131.7\u00b0C)<\/strong> above, and the eastern plains<\/strong> potentially exceeding 3\u00b0F (1.7\u00b0C)<\/strong> above average.<\/p>\n Denver<\/strong> may log as many as 60 to 66 days in the 90s<\/strong> (\u00b0F)\u2014that\u2019s 32 to 35\u00b0C<\/strong>\u2014during this hot spell. Rainfall is expected to vary, with the northern and eastern borders<\/strong> at 50%\u201374% of normal<\/strong>, while other parts may receive 75% to 124%<\/strong> of typical precipitation levels.<\/p>\n Forecast reliability is always in question when stretching months into the future. The National Weather Service<\/strong> estimates 90% accuracy<\/strong> for a five-day forecast<\/strong>, but only 50%<\/strong> accuracy beyond 10 days<\/strong>. The Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/strong> claims 80% historical accuracy<\/strong>, but its most recent winter outlook only hit 64%<\/strong>. Similarly, the Farmers\u2019 Almanac<\/strong> is generally around 50% accurate<\/strong>, despite its higher claims.<\/p>\n As Colorado<\/strong> faces a volatile and increasingly unpredictable climate<\/strong>, the summer of 2025<\/strong> looks likely to echo or even outdo last year\u2019s heat<\/strong>, setting the stage for intense weather impacts<\/strong> across the state\u2019s urban corridors, mountain towns, and plains<\/strong> alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A summer scorcher in the making across Colorado The summer of 2025 is shaping up to be another unrelenting season of heat across Colorado, with a strong consensus among major meteorological sources pointing toward above-average temperatures. While there are some differences in how intense the heat will be and slight nuances near state borders, the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2388,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/h3>\n
National Weather Service sees widespread warmth, with varied rainfall<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac warns of record-breaking heat building into summer<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Farmers\u2019 Almanac projects a relentless stretch of high temperatures<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Weather.com signals extreme June warmth, month-by-month changes ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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AccuWeather predicts sharp east-to-west heat gradient across Colorado<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Forecast accuracy: Still more reliable short-term than long-term<\/strong><\/h3>\n