Weather on February 29
Denver, CO
55 Years of Data
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
26°F
Warmest
1972
57°F avg
Coldest
1996
10°F avg
About This Date
February 29th in Denver, CO typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 54°F and lows near 26°F — a 28°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1972 (57°F average), while the coldest was 1996 (10°F) — a 47°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 7% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 7% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.5").
Planning for February 29th in Denver, CO? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Cooling Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53° | 24° | 39° | — | — |
| 2020 | 59° | 34° | 46° | — | — |
| 2016 | 61° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 2012 | 46° | 28° | 37° | — | — |
| 2008 | 65° | 28° | 46° | — | — |
| 2004 | 40° | 20° | 30° | 1.09" | 3.5" |
| 2000 | 61° | 25° | 43° | — | — |
| 1996coldest | 18° | 2° | 10° | — | — |
| 1992 | 65° | 37° | 51° | — | — |
| 1988 | 47° | 29° | 38° | — | — |
| 1984 | 41° | 13° | 27° | — | — |
| 1980 | 62° | 26° | 44° | — | — |
| 1976 | 68° | 22° | 45° | — | — |
| 1972warmest | 74° | 40° | 57° | — | — |
14 years of data from LAKEWOOD