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Denver, CO Weather on May 27

Denver hits 95°F on May 27, 2018 - near-summer warmth

Denver experienced its hottest May 27 on record when temperatures soared to 95°F in 2018, significantly above the average high of 76°F. The day stands in stark contrast to the coldest May 27 on record, when Denver dipped to just 35°F in 2002, showing the dramatic 60-degree swing possible during late May transitions. Across 55 years of data, this date exemplifies Denver's spring volatility between late-month heat and lingering cool mornings.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
48°F
Record High
95°F
2018
Record Low
40°F
1996
Denver, CO on May 27 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on May 27

Planning for May 27th in Denver, CO? Great weather for outdoor activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest May 27 ever in Denver?

The warmest May 27 in Denver, CO reached 95°F in 2018. That is 20°F above the long-term average high of 75°F.

What was the coldest May 27 ever in Denver?

The coldest May 27 in Denver, CO dropped to 40°F in 1996. That is 8°F below the long-term average low of 48°F.

What is the average temperature on May 27 in Denver?

On May 27, Denver averages a high of 75°F and a low of 48°F based on 54 years of NOAA weather observations from DENVER-STAPLETON.

How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Denver?

We have 54 years of weather records for May 27 in Denver, CO, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

May 27 Weather History in Denver

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202574°F42°F0"--
202472°F44°F0"--
202372°F49°F0.86"--
202283°F43°F0"--
202173°F51°F0"--
202077°F42°F0"--
201974°F47°F1.7"--
201895°F57°F0"--
201772°F44°F0.03"--
201666°F46°F0.94"--
201571°F42°F0.03"--
201475°F48°F0"--
201385°F55°F0"--
201292°F50°F0"--
201168°F45°F0"--
201076°F51°F0"--
200858°F41°F0.43"--
200773°F45°F0"--
200683°F56°F0"--
200566°F46°F0"--
200480°F43°F0.18"--
200378°F53°F0"--
200280°F51°F0"--
200176°F53°F0"--
200074°F48°F0"--
199974°F48°F0"--
199889°F47°F0"--
199768°F41°F0.15"--
199657°F40°F0"--
199554°F44°F0.38"--
199482°F44°F0"--
199382°F54°F0.05"--
199253°F42°F0.23"--
199178°F52°F0"--
199070°F49°F0"--
198983°F44°F0"--
198885°F51°F0"--
198769°F40°F0"--
198665°F48°F0"--
198583°F47°F0"--
198472°F49°F0"--
198381°F54°F0"--
198284°F53°F0"--
198177°F56°F0.23"--
198083°F48°F0"--
197981°F53°F0"--
197862°F49°F0.43"--
197775°F43°F0"--
197677°F46°F0"--
197573°F43°F0.05"--
197491°F55°F0"--
197365°F40°F0"--
197271°F48°F0.13"--
197173°F47°F0"--

Based on 54 years of data from NOAA station: DENVER-STAPLETON

How Has May 27 Changed?

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Monthly Climate Averages

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.

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