Denver's 90-Degree Streak Hits Day 12, But Brief Break May Loom

By Chris Spears

DENVER (CBS4) - Denver International Airport reported a high of 93°F on Wednesday making it the 12th day in a row with readings in the 90s.

Denver sees about 40 days each year with 90-degree heat but the days are usually scattered between late May and early September. It's fairly uncommon for the city to see 10 or more days in a row with a high in the 90s.

The following list compiled by the National Weather Service shows streaks of 90-degree heat in Denver that lasted 10 days or longer. Denver's climate record began in 1872.

24 days - July 11 to August 3, 2012
24 days - July 13 to August 5, 2008
18 days - July 15 to August 1, 2011
18 days - July 6 to July 23, 1901
18 days - July 1 to July 18, 1874
17 days - June 29 to July 15, 2000
16 days - July 18 to August 2, 1987
15 days - June 22 to July 6, 2012
15 days - July 7 to July 21, 1934
13 days - June 21 to July 3, 2002
13 days - July 10 to July 22, 1878
12 days - July 16 to July 27, 2016
12 days - July 5 to July 16, 2005
12 days - July 10 to July 21, 2003
12 days - July 31 to August 9, 2000
12 days - June 30 to July 11, 1989
12 days - July 2 to July 13, 1966
12 days - July 14 to July 25, 1963
11 days - June 29 to July 9, 2007
11 days - June 28 to July 8, 2001
11 days - June 23 to July 3, 1990
11 days - June 20 to June 30, 1900
11 days - July 29 to August 8, 1878
10 days - July 11 to July 20, 2006
10 days - August 27 to September 5, 1995
10 days - August 25 to September 3, 1990
10 days - July 1 to July 10, 1964
10 days - July 1 to July 10, 1930
10 days - June 21 to June 30, 1919
10 days - July 5 to July 14, 1879

Denver could catch a brief break by Friday with highs in the mid to upper 80s but then its right back to the 90s over the upcoming weekend.

Meteorologist Chris Spears writes about stories related to weather and climate in Colorado. Check out his bio, connect with him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @ChrisCBS4.