Denver, CO All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Denver, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | June 26, 1994 and July 21, 2005 and June 26, 2012 |
| Record Low | -25°F (-32°C) | February 1, 1951 and January 11, 1963 and January 12, 1963 |
| Lowest High | -9°F (-23°C) | January 11, 1963 and February 4, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 71.9°F (22°C) | July 25, 2003 |
| Highest Mean | 87.0°F (31°C) | June 27, 2012 |
| Lowest Mean | -17°F (-27°C) | January 11, 1963 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 3.88" (98.6 mm) | September 12, 2013 |
| Max in One Month | 7.42" (188.5 mm) | September 2013 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | December 2002 |
| Max in One Year | 24.12" (612.6 mm) | 2015 |
| Least in One Year | 7.54" (191.6 mm) | 1954 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 23.6" (59.9 cm) | December 24, 1982 |
| Max in One Month | 35.2" (89.5 cm) | March 2003 |
| Max in One Season | 99.4" (252.4 cm) | 1958-59 |
| Max in One Year | 112.0" (284.6 cm) | 1959 |
| Earliest Snow | 4.2" (10.7 cm) | September 3, 1961 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 4.2" (10.7 cm) | September 3, 1961 |
| Latest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | June 5, 1953 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | June 5, 1953 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at DENVER-STAPLETON (3 mi from Denver, CO). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Denver, CO?
The all-time record high in Denver, CO is 104°F (40°C), set on June 26, 1994 and July 21, 2005 and June 26, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Denver, CO?
The all-time record low in Denver, CO is -25°F (-32°C), set on February 1, 1951 and January 11, 1963 and January 12, 1963.
What is the most rain Denver, CO has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Denver, CO is 3.88 inches, on September 12, 2013.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Denver, CO?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Denver, CO is 23.6 inches, on December 24, 1982.
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