Denver is located just east of the foothills to the majestic Rocky Mountains. The land is generally flat across Denver. The location of the city lends itself to being protected from the mountains when it comes to adverse weather conditions. Contrary to popular belief, Denver is rarely covered in snow during the winter months. It generally takes one sunny afternoon in Denver to melt away any snow tha t may have fallen.
Summers are hot and arid with strong sunshine.
Precipitation levels average at 15 inches a year in the region. This site created and maintained by W. Crichton at the University of Denver.