days are usually mild, but the high does not surpass freezing on an average 14.4 days per year, and lows fall to or below on 6.2 nights. Snowfall usually falls in light amounts, and due to the high altitude, and the accompanying stronger sun, rarely remains on the ground for long (typically, for one or two days). January is the snowiest month, and the seasonal average is ; however, snow is uncommon in October, and in May or September, snow is exceedingly rare, with an average first and last date of measurable (≥) snowfall being November 4 and April 9, respectively. Summers are hot and dry, with or greater highs are on average seen 71.6 days per year, with or greater on 12.0 days. Diurnal temperature ranges are large throughout the year, averaging . Precipitation is generally low, with the winter months receiving very little. Sunshine is abundant throughout the year, with an annual total of nearly 3,470 hours, or 78% of the possible total. Pueblo is considered a high desert climate, and sits on the desert lands in southern Colorado between Pueblo and the Royal Gorge. Climate According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pueblo has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Pueblo was on July 13, 2003, while the coldest temperature recorded was on February 1, 1951. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 102,121 people, 40,307 households, and 26,118 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 43,121 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 56.21% White, 2.41% African American, 1.73% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 15.20% from other races, and 3.71% from two or more races. Latinos made up 44.13% of the population. 10.1% were of German, 8.1% Italian, 6.0% American, 5.5% English and 5.4% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. According to the 2005 Census estimates, the city had grown to an estimated population of 104,951 and had become the ninth most populous city in the state of Colorado and the 245th most populous city in the United States. There were 40,307 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were