Denver’s Climate

Because Colorado’s mountains get a lot of snow every winter and are a mecca for skiing enthusiasts, many people assume that Denver suffers harsh winters. This is not accurate, since Denver is not in the mountains, but sits at the foot of the Rockies on the high plains. Winter storms do not last long in Denver and the Chinook winds temper winter’s cold to an average temperature well above that of other cities situated at the same latitude. Denver is a sunny place, where people are treated to even more sunshine each year than Miami or San Diego. And yet, 90 degree temperatures are reached an average of only 33 days a year. In only one year in five does the mercury touch the 100 degree mark. These moderate temperatures, combined with very low levels of humidity make the area’s climate very comfortable. The Mile High City of Denver enjoys a mild, sunny, semi-arid climate that make the city a very pleasant place to live.

 

Denver Climate Chart

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Temperature

Humidity

Precipitation

 . .

Month

Max.

Avg.

Min.

a.m.

p.m.

Total

Snow

# Days

% Possible
Sunshine

 Wind
(mph)
January 44 30 16 45 48 0.61" 8.0" 6 72 8.9
February 46 33 19 43 42 0.67" 7.7" 6 71 9.2
March 50 37 24 42 40 1.21" 13.0" 9 71 9.9
April 61 48 34 38 35 1.93" 9.3" 9 67 10.3
May 70 57 44 39 37 2.64" 1.8" 11 65 9.5
June 80 66 52 37 35 1.93" T 9 71 9.0
July 87 73 59 35 35 1.78" – 9 71 8.5
August 86 72 57 36 35 1.29" – 9 73 8.2
September 78 63 48 38 34 1.13" 1.6" 6 75 8.1
October 67 52 37 36 35 1.13" 3.7" 5 73 8.1
November 53 39 25 45 50 0.76" 7.9" 5 65 8.5
December 46 33 19 44 51 0.43" 6.5" 5 68 8.8
Year 64 50 36 40 40 15.51" 59.5" 89 70 8.9

Source: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Climatography of the U.S, No. 81; and Comparative Climate Data. 

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