Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Denver Water Dept, CO Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 15.8"
- Annual precip
- 165d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Denver Water Dept
Denver Water Dept, Colorado averages 53°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 15.8"
- annual precipitation · 41" snow
- 165 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
15.8"
Annual Snow
40.7"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.8"
Plus 40.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Denver Water Dept) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Denver Water Dept area.
How Denver Water Dept compares to every U.S. city
Denver Water Dept's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Denver Water Dept
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Denver Water Dept 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4" | 5.5" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6" | 8.4" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 9.2" | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0" | 5.0" | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6" | 0.9" | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.2 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.1 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 8.4 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2" | 2.5" | 8.9 | 0.1 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 4.4" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5" | 4.8" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 5.5"
3.8 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 8.4"
4.5 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
Snow: 9.2"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
Snow: 5.0"
7.8 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
Snow: 0.9"
10.3 days with precipitation
June 1.7"
7.5 days with precipitation
July 1.9"
7.9 days with precipitation
August 1.8"
8.4 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
6.4 days with precipitation
October 1.2"
Snow: 2.5"
6.1 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 4.4"
4.1 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 4.8"
4.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
165 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,262
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,045
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Denver Water Dept's climate means for you
Denver Water Dept runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 165 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,262 heating and 1,045 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 Water Dept, CO
Denver Water Dept, Colorado runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 39°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00052223, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Denver Water Dept should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 15.8 inches, with 40.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 165 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 12. And on the energy front, 5,262 heating degree days and 1,045 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 Water Dept scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Denver Water Dept, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Denver Water Dept, Colorado is 53°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Denver Water Dept get? ▼
Denver Water Dept receives 15.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 40.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Denver Water Dept? ▼
Denver Water Dept has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Denver Water Dept? ▼
Denver Water Dept has approximately 165 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Denver Water Dept? ▼
Denver Water Dept has 5,262 heating degree days and 1,045 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 Water Dept climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00052223 near Denver Water Dept.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00052223. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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