Although the average temperature in Denver isn’t something we, real estate brokers, like to talk about too much, I’m an avid reader of Jay Thompson’s www.PhoenixRealEstateGuy.com blog and thought I’d 
share a comparison of the two cities. I suppose to some extent, Buyers coming to Denver may think that Denver is an ice box compared to a lot of other major metropolitan areas—when in fact it is relatively comfortable year round. Certainly compared to Anchorage.
All joking aside, the ski industry is such a big part of the Colorado economy—and many of our lives, that as a whole we tend to promote the snowy, mountainous scenes that Colorado is so well known for. In years past, if the Broncos were playing in a nationally televised Monday Night Football game and there was snow anywhere around—the media would jump at the opportunity to film kids playing in the fluffy white stuff, or skiers schussing through the powder. Almost instantly reservations for ski vacations would start climbing. So accentuating our snowy conditions has always been a little bit self serving and maybe not altogether accurate.
As I write this, we’re nearing the end of our coldest month. January Averages a brisk 29.7 degrees (F) That seems pretty cold, although I was out riding my bike through the mountains of Golden the other day and seriously considered taking off my only jacket.
Sure Phoenix has an average in January of probably 20 degrees warmer or so. But they also have rattle snakes, cactus and the Cardinals.
Or lets take a look at Boston. Now this is a tough group of Pilgrims. The average temperature is about the same as Denver, but the winters sure are tough out there. Last time I was in Boston I didn’t see the sun on my entire four day trip. The humidity is ridiculous, I’m pretty sure that mold started growing on everything I brought there. Maybe worse than the temp and the overall overcast atmosphere and weather, what do people do there after work? I’m sure they are dreaming about moving to Denver—just like I did while I was growing up out there…
Anyway, it’s a bit cold outside. Last I looked it was about 45 degrees today. Not too uncomfortable at all. But overall I think our days are much more comfortable than averages indicate because Denver’s altitude and lack of Greenhouse effect, our 
nights get very cold, while are days are just fine!
The secret to moving to Denver and having a comfortable experience is this: days will be just fine, at night I recommend you wear a jacket, turn on the fireplace, live in an energy efficient home, and find someone to cuddle with!
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“Sure Phoenix has an average in January of probably 20 degrees warmer or so. But they also have rattle snakes, cactus and the Cardinals”
Ahem. And which team is playing in the Superbowl this Sunday? (Though truth be told, I am a rabid BRONCOS fan! — comes from living in Aurora for a couple of years as a kid, where I remember fairly frequent snow shoveling…).
Thanks for the linkage and kind words Bob!
Thank you Jay! Glad to hear you're a Broncomaniac! Me too. I hoped to meet you at the SEVRAR Technology Fair but alas, had far too much going on this week. Maybe another time soon! You're an inspration to a relatively new blogger like me.
So you can see from the chart of average temperature for Denver above that in July we have our warmest temperatures but it was actually 55 degrees today! Granted it warmed up pretty quick and right now the temperature is in the 70’s but it was downright chilly this morning!