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New Denver is a somewhat odd climate, but i'm sure something similar exists on the North American continent. It is located at a high elevation and fairly low altitude in the rain shadow of a large mountain range. Its high elevation and relative aridity cause very large diurnal ranges throughout the year. It is known for the great skiing in the nearby mountains. (hint hint)
Summers are very similar to Denver and Colorado Springs, with warm/hot days, cool nights, and abundant thunderstorms. Humidity, usually hovering around 50%, remains fairly low.
Winters are like the summers but about 30 degrees cooler around the board, leading to some very interesting conditions; almost all snowfall occurs during the night and early morning when temperatures are usually below freezing. Afternoons are very mild in temperature and are very rarely below freezing, so pretty much any precipitation that falls during that period is rain. This means that rain can transform into snow quickly as temperatures drop, and it also means that the snow is often washed away quickly.
Springs and Falls are mild to warm during the days, but have the highest diurnal ranges of the whole year, meaning snow is not uncommon in some of the colder months.
Climate Chart:
Sunshine Hours: 3,213
Elevation: 7,820ft
Last edited by zeppelin171; 08-03-2013 at 02:16 AM..
I give it a B-. The diurnal range is a bit too much but it does seem like a decent four seasons climate with a mixture of snow and warm spells each winter. I would think realistically the diurnal range would only apply when the skies are clear and not when it rains or snows. Here in San Jose, rainy winter days have a much smaller diurnal range than clear days- which is why it's impossible to snow here .
Not a bad climate at all with nice, warm summer days, sunny most of the time but some rain here and there. Summer nights seem a bit nippy which means needing a sweatshirt in the AM but afternoons and early evenings are warm enough for swimming. An "A" climate would for be would be like an average of 42/22 F coldest month and 66/84F warmest month. I would still take New Denver over a lot of other climates though.
Added a poll.
And I think I would rate it a B. It would be higher but the summers are a little too hot and diurnal ranges could be lower. I like the concept of snowy nights and mild days.
Remember, this city will be the host of a few ski resorts I will be creating a climate battle for, possibly against real climates.
C. The high temperatures look great. Still, the diurnal ranges look too huge, and the snow at night. Is it bad road conditions during morning rush hour? (Which for me is 6:45 AM ) I HATE HATE HATE that.
We have 4 distinct seasons. Winter is dry and sunny. Spring kind of sucks. We get a lot of snow. Summer isn't too hot, and thankfully not humid. It cools down nicely in the evenings. Fall if almost perfect. My biggest complaint is the wind.
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) I HATE HATE HATE that. 
