● Rocky Mountains Climate Normals

Denver, CO Weather History

Mile-high altitude with dry sunny days, massive 30°F daily temperature swings, and sudden spring blizzards.

The Honest Verdict

Denver gives you 300 days of sunshine and mountain vistas, but don't pack away your winter coat until June — surprise Mother's Day blizzards are a local tradition.

Historical Temperature Anomaly Trend (1950 → 2026)
Annual High / Low
65.1° / 38.3°
Yearly mean average
Annual Precipitation
14.5"
84 rain days per year
Annual Snowfall
56.5"
Average season accumulation
Sunshine & Frost
245 days
160 frost-free days

Month-by-Month Climate Normals

Month Avg High Avg Low Precip Rain Days Snow Sun % Record High Record Low
Jan 45.3°F 18.6°F 0.38" 5 6.5" 69% 76° -29°
Feb 46.5°F 20.2°F 0.41" 5 7.7" 70% 80° -25°
Mar 54.4°F 27.2°F 0.86" 7 11.5" 71% 84° -11°
Apr 61.1°F 34.1°F 1.68" 9 8.9" 70% 90° -2°
May 70.3°F 43.6°F 2.16" 11 1.4" 68% 95° 19°
Jun 82.2°F 52.4°F 1.94" 9 0" 73% 105° 30°
Jul 89.4°F 58.7°F 2.14" 10 0" 74% 105° 42°
Aug 87.5°F 57.4°F 1.58" 8 0" 75% 105° 40°
Sep 79.3°F 48.7°F 1.35" 6 0.8" 77% 101° 17°
Oct 65.6°F 36.8°F 0.99" 5 4.1" 73% 90° -2°
Nov 53.4°F 26.2°F 0.61" 5 7.4" 68% 81° -18°
Dec 44.8°F 19.3°F 0.46" 5 6.7" 68% 77° -25°

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