Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Denver Centennial, CO Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 15.0"
- Annual precip
- 156d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Denver Centennial
Denver Centennial, Colorado averages 50°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 15.0"
- precipitation, annual total
- 156 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
15.0"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Denver Centennial) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Denver Centennial area.
How Denver Centennial compares to every U.S. city
Denver Centennial's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Denver Centennial
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Denver Centennial captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0" | 3.0 | 0.4 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0" | 0.0 | 6.5 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8" | 0.0 | 14.5 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 8.5 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3" | 0.6 | 1.9 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.3" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.4"
4.3 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
5.6 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
6.7 days with precipitation
April 1.9"
9.7 days with precipitation
May 2.0"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 2.0"
7.9 days with precipitation
July 1.8"
9.6 days with precipitation
August 2.3"
10.0 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
6.1 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
6.1 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
4.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
156 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,014
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
636
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 7.9 | 30% | 12% |
| February | 45% | 8.6 | 33% | 13% |
| March | 46% | 9.4 | 29% | 20% |
| April | 48% | 9.0 | N/A | N/A |
| May | 48% | 8.7 | 17% | 11% |
| June | 41% | 8.5 | 24% | 4% |
| July | 47% | 8.0 | 29% | 7% |
| August | 43% | 7.9 | 31% | 5% |
| September | 45% | 7.7 | 26% | 9% |
| October | 46% | 7.6 | N/A | N/A |
| November | 47% | 7.7 | 35% | 11% |
| December | 50% | 7.6 | 36% | 9% |
What Denver Centennial's climate means for you
Denver Centennial runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 156 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,014 heating and 636 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Denver Centennial, CO
In Denver Centennial, Colorado, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00093067, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Denver Centennial should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 15.0 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 156 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 5 and the first fall freeze near October 8. And on the energy front, 6,014 heating degree days and 636 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Denver Centennial scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Denver Centennial, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Denver Centennial, Colorado is 50°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Denver Centennial get? ▼
Denver Centennial receives 15.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Denver Centennial? ▼
Denver Centennial has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Denver Centennial? ▼
Denver Centennial has approximately 156 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 5 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Denver Centennial? ▼
Denver Centennial has 6,014 heating degree days and 636 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Denver Centennial climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093067 near Denver Centennial.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093067. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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