Daily brief · United States
Record from Aug 21, 2026. Back to current conditions

Denver Aug 21, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 31, 2026, 6:40 AM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 14.4mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 0.3mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 26, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · grain farmers · livestock

A dry stretch is forming

extreme

11 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-21. A dry day here means 1mm of rain or less; the important number is the length of the run. Crops in flowering or fruit-set windows are most exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 26, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · grain farmers · livestock

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 34.8°C over the next week — above the 31°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 28, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · grain farmers · livestock

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 0 mmMax 38.6 °CMin 18.3 °CGusts 35.6 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 21, 2026.

Market context · futures market

wheat · surge · 7d +7.2%
corn · high 52w · 7d +12.2%