Castle Rock, Colorado CO Hotels/Motels/Lodging

This is the current conditions weather report for Castle Rock. The report was made 42 minutes ago, at 09:53 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 8 miles per hour / 13 kilometers per hour from the south southeast (160°). The temperature was 39°F / 4°C, with a dew-point at 39°F / 4°C. The temperature felt like 34°F / 1°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.97 inHg / 1016 hPa. The relative humidity was 22%. The skies were clear.

The Town of Castle Rock is a home rule municipality that is the county seat of Douglas County, Colorado, United States. Castle Rock is located about 35 miles south of Denver and 40 miles north of Colorado Springs on the Interstate 25 corridor just east of the front range of the Rocky Mountains. The town is the center of the burgeoning urbanization of the county. Castle Rock is named after a small prominent butte just north of the town, clearly visible from Interstate 25. Public access is provided to climb to the top of the rock. Castle Rock is on East Plum Creek, a small stream which periodically floods. As of 2005, the city is estimated to have a total population of 35,745. Castle Rock is now the 19th most populous municipality in the State of Colorado.

Clear days and blue skies are the norm with an average of 255 days of sunshine a year. The average high temperature is 85 degrees in the summer months and 44 degrees in the winter. Annual snowfall is 62.2 inches and the average humidity is 40 percent.

Castle Rock provides several indoor and outdoor leisure opportunities including the Community Recreation Center, 400 acres of parks, the Red Hawk Ridge municipal golf course, and Hidden Mesa open space. Residents and visitors can also enjoy a full range of shopping experiences from downtown boutiques to department stores and the Outlets at Castle Rock, or enjoy dining on anything from fast food to gourmet.

The small town charm, beautiful views and unique culture attract more than 2,500 new residents annually.

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