Extreme drought grips half of Denver County

September 21, 2026

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Extreme Drought (D3) or worse affects 50.86% of Denver County as of the week of 2026-09-15 to 2026-09-21.¹ The preceding 30 days averaged 6°F above normal for daily highs, with only 0.1 inches of precipitation against the seasonal normal of 0.76 inches, creating cumulative water stress on vegetation.¹

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