Derby Climate Data
Note: Grid data is from 12.2 km away, so local conditions may vary.
Since the early 1950s, Derby's climate has shifted by 0.0°C, driven largely by warmer all seasons. The trend accelerated after 1980, reaching 0.0°C per decade.
Temperature Change
0.0°C
Since 1951
Precipitation Change
0.0mm
(0.0%)
Since 1951
Climate Stripes for Derby
This heatmap shows seasonal temperature anomalies relative to the 20th-century average for each year from 1950 to 2024. Each row represents a season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), and each column a year. Red shades indicate warmer-than-average seasons, while blue shades represent cooler-than-average ones. The shift from predominantly blue to red over time highlights the long-term warming trend across all seasons.
⬇️ DownloadDerby Annual Mean Temperature Trends
Derby Precipitation Trends
This chart shows seasonal precipitation trends for Derby area, displaying how rainfall patterns have changed over time across different seasons.
⬇️ DownloadDerby Hot and Cold Days
Derby Seasonal Temperature Trends
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Frequently Asked Questions About Derby's Climate
How much has Derby warmed since 1951?
Derby has warmed by 0.0°C on average since 1951. This warming trend is consistent with broader climate change patterns observed across the region.
What season has warmed the most in Derby?
Winter has experienced the most warming with 0.0°C of temperature increase since 1951. This seasonal variation is typical of mid-latitude climate change patterns.
How have precipitation patterns changed in Derby?
Precipitation patterns in Derby have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.
Is the warming in Derby part of a larger trend?
Yes, the warming observed in Derby is consistent with regional and global climate change trends. The temperature increases align with patterns seen across CO and the broader United States, reflecting the impacts of human-caused climate change.
What climate data sources are used for Derby?
The climate data for Derby comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 12.24km grid cell nearest to Derby, located at coordinates 39.74°N, 104.98°W.
How reliable are the climate projections for Derby?
The historical climate trends shown for Derby are based on observed data from 1951 to present and are highly reliable. These trends provide insight into how the local climate has already changed and can inform expectations for continued warming, though specific future projections would require additional climate modeling.
About This Data
- Location: Derby, CO
- Grid Coordinates: 39.74°N, 104.98°W
- Distance to grid center: 12.2 km
- Data source: NOAA NClimGrid climate data