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Colorado experienced its worst heat wave in 75 years during late July, with the statewide average temperature reaching 78.75 degrees on July 27, breaking the previous record by more than 1.5 degrees.

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Lamar faces a scorching 104-degree Wednesday before monsoon storms arrive Thursday and cool temperatures into the low 90s through the weekend.

Cheyenne Wells reaches near 99 Wednesday before severe thunderstorms arrive overnight with threats of large hail, damaging winds and flooding.

Eads hits 101 degrees Wednesday before monsoon moisture brings cooler temperatures and daily storm chances through the weekend.

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending August 10, 2026.