Colorado can expect a classic summer mix this week—starting off hot and dry, then cooling slightly as afternoon storms return midweek. Here’s the day-by-day breakdown from Weather.com for Denver, Breckenridge, and Grand Junction:
Monday, July 28
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Forecast: Hot with cloudy skies developing in the afternoon.
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Denver: 98° / 69°
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Breckenridge: 75° / 60°
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Grand Junction: 100° / 69°
Tuesday, July 29
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Forecast: Still hot. Mountain areas may see late-day showers.
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Denver: 87° / 65°
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Breckenridge: 71° / 57°
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Grand Junction: 98° / 70°
Wednesday, July 30
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Forecast: Cloudy in the morning, thunderstorms expected in the afternoon.
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Denver: 80° / 60°
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Breckenridge: 72° / 54°
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Grand Junction: 95° / 70°
Thursday, July 31
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Forecast: Cloudy skies continue with scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
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Denver: 82° / 61°
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Breckenridge: 70° / 53°
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Grand Junction: 92° / 68°
Friday, August 1
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Forecast: A pleasant mix of sun and clouds with warm temperatures.
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Denver: 84° / 61°
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Breckenridge: 70° / 53°
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Grand Junction: 95° / 68°
Saturday, August 2
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Forecast: Mostly sunny, with a chance of afternoon showers or storms in the mountains.
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Denver: 89° / 61°
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Breckenridge: 69° / 52°
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Grand Junction: 95° / 66°
Sunday, August 3
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Forecast: Sunshine dominates across the state.
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Denver: (Not listed)
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Breckenridge: (Not listed)
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Grand Junction: (Not listed)
Bottom Line:
Start your week with sunscreen and AC—heat rules early on. But keep an umbrella handy midweek, especially in the mountains, as thunderstorms are likely to pop up during the afternoons.
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