With the discovery of more gold in the mountains, Denver became a boom town. Geographically, Denver is in the middle of the country, just 346 miles from the exact center of the continental United States. The city itself sits on high, flat plains 12 miles east of the Rockies. Located a long distance from any moisture source, Denver has a mild, dry climate. Springtime in Denver brings warm, sunny days, while the nearby mountains still have snowcaps and skiing.
Evenings can be cool, and the city sometimes receives a late spring snow shower.
June temperatures average 80.5 deg. F for a high and 52.9 deg. F for a low, with 38 percent humidity. June is the perfect time for a family vacation in the Colorado Rockies. Within an hour's drive, you can enjoy casino gambling in the Old West mining town of Central City, ride a narrow-gauge train over Georgetown Loop, visit Rocky Mountain National Park, drive up the highest paved road in North America, or see the dramatic architecture of the Air Force Academy.