Weather radar Denver
Real-time precipitation radar · Colorado · United States
Denver climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Denver shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 5.2° | 6.9° | 12.1° | 17° | 21.3° | 28.4° | 31.9° | 31.2° | 28° | 20.8° | 13.3° | 10.6° |
| Avg low (°C) | -7.5° | -7.1° | -2° | 1.9° | 7.5° | 13.6° | 16.5° | 16.3° | 12.2° | 5.6° | -1° | -3.4° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 23 | 34 | 57 | 52 | 94 | 58 | 39 | 39 | 33 | 21 | 27 | 21 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sunshine hours | 240 | 257 | 307 | 339 | 359 | 384 | 401 | 366 | 326 | 297 | 244 | 239 |
| Humidity | 63% | 60% | 55% | 49% | 57% | 52% | 48% | 48% | 46% | 47% | 52% | 52% |
Best time to visit Denver
The best time to visit Denver is typically July. In this month the average high is 31.9°C, precipitation is 39 mm and sunshine duration is 401 hours. The annual average high is 18.9°C, total annual precipitation is 498 mm (96 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3759 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Denver
How up to date is the weather radar for Denver?
The weather radar for Denver is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the US NEXRAD network. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Denver?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Denver: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Denver?
The thunderstorm potential for Denver is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Denver.
What is the climate like in Denver?
Denver has an annual average high of 18.9°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 31.9°C), the coldest January (avg low -7.5°C). The wettest month is May with 94 mm, the driest October with 21 mm. Total annual precipitation is 498 mm (96 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3759 hours.
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