Denver, CO Weather
Denver hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 94°F (34°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical July high of 88°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Denver weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Denver looks sunny, with a high of 95° and an overnight low of 70°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
Denver 14-day forecast
About the weather in Denver
Weather in Denver is shaped by its semi-arid climate - expect big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. July afternoons typically reach 88°F (31°C), while January highs hover near 41°F (5°C). Annual precipitation averages 17.5 inches (444 mm) over about 78 rainy days.
Denver weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 41°F (5°C)
- Record high: 101°F (38°C) · Record low: -34°F (-36°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
- Snow: about 26 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 60°F (16°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows around 15°F (-9°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 101°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -34°F (-36°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.9 inches (98 mm) of rain over 13 days, while December is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 26 days in a typical year, mostly from October through May.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Denver stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (16°C) and nights around 33°F (0°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season, plus around 9 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Denver is hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Denver stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (19°C) and nights around 39°F (4°C); rain falls on about 14 days over the three months, plus around 6 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Denver is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 43°F (6°C) and nights around 17°F (-8°C); rain falls on about 15 days over the three months, plus around 12 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Denver by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 15° | 5 | 0.9 in | 7.9 h/day | 63% |
| February | 43° | 15° | 6 | 1.2 in | 9.0 h/day | 61% |
| March | 52° | 24° | 8 | 1.9 in | 10.0 h/day | 58% |
| April | 61° | 33° | 8 | 1.9 in | 10.6 h/day | 53% |
| May | 68° | 42° | 13 | 3.9 in | 11.3 h/day | 60% |
| June | 83° | 55° | 7 | 1.7 in | 12.7 h/day | 49% |
| July | 88° | 60° | 7 | 1.3 in | 12.8 h/day | 47% |
| August | 87° | 59° | 7 | 1.3 in | 12.1 h/day | 47% |
| September | 82° | 52° | 4 | 0.7 in | 11.0 h/day | 43% |
| October | 66° | 38° | 5 | 1.1 in | 9.5 h/day | 50% |
| November | 52° | 26° | 5 | 0.9 in | 8.4 h/day | 56% |
| December | 44° | 20° | 4 | 0.6 in | 7.9 h/day | 56% |