City of Boulder Storm Water Quality Program
Boulder Creek Watershed
Water Temperature Time Series for 2000
Boulder Creek Below Coal 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-bCC Map
BC-bCC Photo
  • Location: Boulder Creek Below Coal Creek
  • Name: BC-bCC
  • Type: Composite
  • Frequency: Monthly
  • Longitude: 105 ° W 34'
  • Latitude: 40 ° N 50'
  • Elevation: 4955 feet asl
  • Site photo
Downstream Site: North Boulder Creek diversion to Lakewood
Upstream Site: Boulder Creek Above Coal Creek

Plot Label Date Temp
° C
01 January, 2000 3.40
02 February, 2000 6.40
03 March, 2000 15.20
04 April, 2000 15.20
05 May, 2000 19.30
06 June, 2000 22.80
07 July, 2000 26.20
08 August, 2000 25.50
09 September, 2000 21.60
10 October, 2000 14.90
11 November, 2000 5.70
12 December, 2000 2.30
*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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