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The Mile High City's Sunny Ascent: A Denver Day of Warmth and Westerly Wind on May 13th, 2025

 Denver, Colorado, the "Mile High City" perched at the edge of the majestic Rocky Mountains, is a place where the weather often feels closer to the sky. On this Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, Denver experienced a day that was a true testament to its high-altitude climate: a rapid warm-up under a bright, sunny sky, accompanied by a persistent, sometimes gusty, westerly wind. It was a day that invited residents and visitors alike to embrace the outdoors, while also demanding respect for the powerful Colorado sun and wind. The day began cool, as is typical for Denver even in mid-May. Temperatures in the pre-dawn hours were in the low to mid-50s Fahrenheit (around 11-12°C). As the sun prepared to rise around 5:46 AM MDT, the sky over the eastern plains was already clear, a vast expanse of deep blue promising a day filled with sunshine. Looking west, the silhouette of the still snow-capped Rockies was sharp against the brightening horizon. A moderate wind was already active, blowing fro...