About the Meeting Location
The National Women's Studies Association 2010 annual meeting will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Denver, Colorado, from November 11-14, 2010.  Denver’s rich ethnic history and diverse cultural heritage of the city are celebrated with a number of events throughout the year, from the nation’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the spring to the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival in the fall. Summer brings the National Gay Rodeo Finals and PrideFest. The historically rich African-American Five Points neighborhood is home to the Black American West Museum, while the Museo de las Americas hosts some of the world's top contemporary artists from Latin America.

Denver Weather in General
The biggest surprise for visitors to Denver is the climate. The arid conditions bring only 8-15 inches of annual precipitation and residents wake up to more than 300 days of sunshine a year, more annual hours of sun than Miami and San Diego.  Winters are mild with an average daily high temperature of forty-five degrees Fahrenheit and days reaching sixty degrees are not uncommon. Snow doesn’t stay on the ground long in Denver so outdoor cafes are open all year.

Fall Weather Information
Denver weather in the fall is pleasantly similar to Spring with warm days and cool evenings. Medium weight clothing with a jacket and/or topcoat for evenings should prove a comfortable combination in this Denver weather. A visit to the mountains will generally require warmer clothing. However, daytime temperatures can vary from warm to crisp, so several layers of medium weight clothes (shirts, sweaters, and jackets) will allow adjustment for maximum comfort.

Temperature Highs/Lows & Precipitation in Inches November 9-16
Weather Station Location – Denver International Airport

Source: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration