Chimney ConsiderationsWood burning outdoor fireplaces create a lot of smoke. Code requires that chimney height be 2 feet taller than adjacent structures like patio covers and homes, so plan accordingly. Getting a fireplace to draw properly outdoors has its challenges.
Weather in Denver in August. The average maximum daytime temperature in Denver in August is a hot 30Â°C (86Â°F) with moderate heat & humidity. There are usually 10 hours of bright sunshine each day, which represents 72% of the 14 hours of daylight. Expect 40mm (1.6 inches) of rainfall across the whole of August with 9 days with some rain falling.
Thursday, August 18th. Thursday will bring morning sun, followed by afternoon clouds. High temperatures will reach the 80s and 90s. A few showers and storms will move off the mountains in the afternoon and evening. Lightning, brief heavy rain, and possibly some small hail will occur with the stronger storms. We will begin to see some changes late Thursday night into Friday. The first in a series of disturbances drops into Southern Colorado.