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.
Weather across south central and southeast Colorado was relatively cool and wet through out the month of August, especially for areas over and near the higher terrain, with monsoonal moisture in place much of the month helping to develop afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms across the area most days.