August 2023 ended up warmer and wetter than normal in Boulder — an uncommon pair of outcomes indeed. The summer monsoon failed to produce consistent precipitation across the state throughout the whole month (woefully dry in the middle), but most areas made out alright with drought still thankfully absent from eastern Colorado. The month had 14 90-degree days bringing the total count to 30 days year-to-date. Elsewhere, a DVD-sized hailstone that fell in far eastern Colorado was confirmed to be a new state record. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during August and how it relates to climatology.

August 2023 Recap Graphics:



How does August 2023 fit into the last 74 years?


How does August 2023 fit into the last 12 months?


Updated 2023 90Β° Day Tracker


Final Summer 2023 “Monsoon” Rainfall Tracker


Drought Tracker (as of August 29th)


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