City of Boulder Storm Water Quality Program
Boulder Creek Watershed
Water Temperature Time Series for 2000
Boulder Creek above Dry Creek

Preliminary Data - subject to revision


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Information on Water Temperature:

Temperature of water is a very important factor for aquatic life. It controls the rate of metabolic and reproductive activities. Most aquatic organisms are "cold-blooded," which means they can not control their own body temperatures. Their body temperatures become the temperature of the water around them. Cold-blooded organisms are adapted to a specific temperature range. If water temperatures vary too much, metabolic activities can malfunction. Temperature also affects the concentration of dissolved oxygen and can influence the activity of bacteria and toxic chemicals in a water body.

More general information about Water Temperature
Measurement of Water Temperature
Factors affecting Water Temperature
Standards regarding Water Temperature
Interpretation of Boulder Creek Water Temperature data
Data Source: City of Boulder Water Quality Monitoring
Point of Contact: Chris Rudkin
Collection and Analysis notes
Analysis method: YSI 600XL probe

Monitoring site information:
BC-aDC Map
BC-aDC Photo
  • Location: Boulder Creek above Dry Creek
  • Name: BC-aDC
  • Type: Composite
  • Frequency: Monthly
  • Longitude: 105 ° W 85'
  • Latitude: 40 ° N 29'
  • Elevation: 5060 feet asl
  • Site photo
Downstream Site: Boulder Creek at 95th St
Upstream Site: Boulder Creek at 75th St

Plot Label Date Temp
° C
01 January, 2000 6.80
02 February, 2000 8.20
03 March, 2000 16.30
04 April, 2000 16.30
05 May, 2000 17.20
06 June, 2000 20.10
07 July, 2000 23.60
08 August, 2000 23.60
09 September, 2000 22.70
10 October, 2000 17.20
11 November, 2000 10.00
12 December, 2000 8.90
*value below detection limit:
Detection Limit (if available) 0.0

Preliminary Data - subject to revision

Select on the parameter name to view all Water Temperature time series plots on the basin map. Select on the table date to view stream Water Temperature profiles observed on that date. Select here to view all parameters at this site.

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