Denver weather is unpredictable at times, but with low humidity, high altitude and more than 300 days of sunshine a year the conditions tend to be mild most days. In the winter, the average daily high is 45 and it’s not uncommon to have a day in the 60’s. The snow melts quickly after most snowstorms and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) does an effective job of keeping the highways and main streets plowed and de-iced so residents can travel as safely as possible. With the well built infrastructure for snow, most school districts in the Denver Metro have very few if any “snow days”. In the summer, days are warm and most evenings are cool and comfortable. The average daily high temperature in August is 86.
It’s not uncommon for Denver to have large temperature spreads, with a high in the 60’s one day and a high in the teens the next. If you’re traveling to the area or new to Denver here are a couple of tips to be prepared for the altitude and sometimes crazy weather conditions that may exist:
- drink plenty of water – you need about twice the amount of water intake in Denver than at sea level.
- don’t forget the lip balm, sunscreen and sun glasses – with the dryer climate you’ll find yourself reaching for your chapstick several times a day and with the intense sun rays at the mile high altitude you’ll want sun glasses when you’re outside (especially driving) and sunscreen if you’ll be outside for an extended period of time.
- dress in layers – it often feels much warmer than the actual temperature during the day, but once the sun goes down the chill sets in. Also, with the swing in temperatures you’ll be thankful if you’re able to remove layers or add layers to adjust accordingly.
For more information about moving to Denver, I’d love to answer your questions and be of assistance. I’m here to understand your home ownership goals, provide professional service and assist in preparing you on a successful move.
Jennifer Blake, Denver Realtor®