Denver Weather

One of the best reasons why to live in Denver, Colorado is the great weather. Denver residents enjoy 300 days of annual sunshine and the unique opportunity of experiencing all four seasons!  Historically no day in Denver is the same:

  • Wear layers (days maybe warm, but nights tend to get chilly)
  • Be prepared for all different weather!
  • If you are going to the mountains expect temperatures to be lower than the city temperatures
  • Have a good pair of sunglasses on hand. Denver gets a lot of sun!

You can be playing golf in January! Most people get their impressions of Denver’s weather from the football games on T.V. – it seems it always snows during Bronco games! In reality, our Mile High City enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year and very low humidity, which makes for ideal living conditions.

Located in the central Rocky Mountain region, Denver enjoys a mild, semi-arid climate all year long. Mother nature will provide you with 12-14 inches of summertime precipitation; it takes about 30-32 inches to maintain your lawn.

During the winter, Denver escapes the extremely cold mornings of the higher mountain elevations. It’s not unusual to see tennis players and joggers outside taking advantage of our mild winter weather, while skiers are enjoying Colorado’s abundant powder snow just to the west. When the sun comes out at this altitude, it doesn’t take long for the ice and snow to melt away in the city. A couple of days after a big storm, driving conditions are typically back to normal…no full-season snow and ice-packed streets to deal with in Denver…we like to keep the snow in the mountains for the world famous ski environment Colorado is known for!

During the summer, our altitude reduces the heat and high temperatures experienced at lower elevations around the country. When hot or cold weather does sneak in, it’s usually of short duration.

Denver’s weather changes often and quickly… if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes!

From beautiful sunsets to fascinating storms, you will find Denver weather to be exciting and accommodating to the outdoor activities you crave.

*source: DenverRealEstate.com

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WINTER IN DENVER (DECEMBER – MARCH)

  • Winter days involve a warm sun but crisp air
  • Temperatures can vary from below freezing to 60 degrees
  • Most snow falls within these months (however, snow does fall infrequently and usually melts quickly)
  • On average, the coldest month in Colorado is January
  • What to wear – Medium to heavy weight clothing depending on the forecast and keep snow boots handy when it snows
  • Fun Things to do in Denver in the Winter

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SPRING IN DENVER (APRIL – JUNE)

  • The average precipitation (rainfall) in Colorado is 1.5 inches per month, with the maximum average precipitation falling in May
  • What to wear – Medium weight clothing (dress in layers as days can get warm but nights do get chilly) 
  • Fun Things to do in Denver in the Spring

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SUMMER IN DENVER (JUNE – AUGUST)

  • Days are typically very warm and can reach temperatures into the 100’s
  • On average, the hottest month in Colorado is July
  • What to wear – Light weight clothing in the day and a light sweater for the evening
  • Fun Things to do in Denver in the Summer

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FALL IN DENVER (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)

  • During the fall months if you take a drive into the mountains you can see the fall colors changing on the trees. With deep reds and bright yellows – it is truly magnificent.
  • Like spring days, fall days are typically warm with chilly nights
  • If you are going to the mountains dress warmer
  • What to wear – Layers of medium weight clothing and a jacket for the evening
  • Fun Things to do in Denver in the Fall

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