"It has a fair amount of sunshine but doesn't reach the peak temperatures of other high-sunshine states, which probably contributes to the local culture of outd

"It has a fair amount of sunshine but doesn't reach the peak temperatures of other high-sunshine states, which probably contributes to the local culture of outdoor activity, and outdoor activities are going to burn more calories." It's a simple, true enough fact to make active people move to and live in Colorado, which they do, and which in some part has to impact the overall averages.