Historical Weather in Denver, CO
At 5,280 feet elevation, Denver's Mile High City climate is unlike any other major US metro. Known for 300 days of sunshine, rapid temperature swings of 40°F+ in a single day, and surprise spring snowstorms, Denver's weather is defined by its proximity to the Rocky Mountain front range.
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Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Denver, CO, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 89°F / Low: 58°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 45°F / Low: 17°F
Jan
45°/ 17°
💧 2.5"
❄️ 1.5"
Feb
47°/ 20°
💧 2.6"
❄️ 1.6"
Mar
55°/ 27°
💧 5.0"
❄️ 2.0"
Apr
62°/ 34°
💧 6.0"
❄️ 2.0"
May
71°/ 43°
💧 6.3"
❄️ 2.5"
Jun
83°/ 52°
💧 5.8"
Jul
89°/ 58°
💧 6.3"
Aug
87°/ 56°
💧 5.1"
Sep
79°/ 48°
💧 5.8"
❄️ 3.2"
Oct
67°/ 36°
💧 5.0"
❄️ 2.3"
Nov
53°/ 25°
💧 4.2"
❄️ 2.0"
Dec
46°/ 18°
💧 3.1"
❄️ 1.8"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Denver Temperature Records
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Denver, CO is 108°F, set on July 21, 2005.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Denver, CO is -26°F, set on December 22, 1990.
- Data Coverage: Based on 56 years of data from NOAA weather station: DENVER-STAPLETON.
All-Time Record High
108°F
July 21, 2005
All-Time Record Low
-26°F
December 22, 1990
Monthly Temperature Records in Denver
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F(2015) | -23°F(2024) |
| February | 83°F(2017) | -24°F(1989) |
| March | 85°F(2017) | -13°F(2002) |
| April | 91°F(2012) | -8°F(1975) |
| May | 99°F(2003) | 15°F(2010) |
| June | 107°F(2012) | 31°F(2005) |
| July | 108°F(2005) | 43°F(1971) |
| August | 104°F(2002) | 38°F(2014) |
| September | 102°F(2020) | 17°F(1985) |
| October | 90°F(1991) | 0°F(1997) |
| November | 85°F(2025) | -14°F(1993) |
| December | 78°F(2025) | -26°F(1990) |
Denver Snow RecordsSee the top 10 snowiest days ever recorded
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