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Colorado Climate Alert: Pueblo’s 3rd 90°F Day This March Breaks Longstanding Records
Pueblo, Colorado – Triple digit style heat for March has already reshaped the record books, with Pueblo hitting 90°F three separate times this month, an
By County Herald Weather Center · 2026-03-29T21:02:39.000Z
Colorado Climate Alert: Pueblo’s 3rd 90°F Day This March Breaks Longstanding Records Pueblo, Colorado – Triple digit style heat for March has already reshaped the record books, with Pueblo hitting 90°F three separate times this month, an unprecedented event for the region this early in the year. The unusual weather, characterized by extreme temperatures and unseasonably dry conditions, has sent residents searching for early shade and air conditioning, while officials warn of the compounding impacts of this sudden thermal spike.
Meteorologists noted that hitting the 90 degree mark even once in March is a rare occurrence for Southern Colorado, let alone three times. This series of record breaking days has shattered longstanding climate data points that have stood for decades. The heat, which feels more characteristic of July than the arrival of spring, has left experts analyzing the broader trends affecting the area.
Local authorities are advising citizens to take precautions as the heat continues to strain utility infrastructure and local water resources. Agricultural specialists are also observing how this intense early season heat may affect early crop development and soil moisture levels, which were already suffering from a mild winter. As the region navigates these new climate realities, the community remains on alert for further temperature fluctuations.