Scorching midsummer heat has returned to Denver today, with temperatures this afternoon climbing about 8 to 10 degrees above Friday’s highs across the metro. The heat also has staying power, with more than a week of 90-degree highs expected.
While impressive, this isn’t unprecedented.
Since Denver International Airport opened, the city’s official observation site has recorded 21 stretches of at least 10 consecutive days with highs of 90 degrees or hotter. A week of 95-degree-or-hotter highs is much rarer, occurring just six times in the past 31 years…