Denver Weather in February

What February feels like in Denver

For Denver, February is late winter on the calendar. Midday brings little warmth — expect coat-and-scarf weather from morning to evening. Temperatures fall sharply after dark — a swing of roughly 15°C (27°F) — and nights drop well below freezing. The air is damp, which makes cool temperatures feel colder, particularly in wind.

Rain in Denver in February

Rain turns up now and then — about one day in 5. Each rainy day adds about 4.5 mm (0.2 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 5.7 mm per rainy day.

Daylight and sunshine in February

In mid-February, sunrise is at about 6:54 am and sunset at about 5:35 pm (local time) — 10 h 41 min of daylight. Days are getting longer: 1 h 2 min more daylight than in mid-January. The sun is out for roughly 86% of those daylight hours, so skies are mostly clear.

How February compares to the rest of the year

Ranked by average high, February comes out as the 3rd coolest month in Denver. Afternoons run 1.2°C (2.2°F) warmer than in January, with 7 mm more rain. The warm-up continues into March. The next month's average high: 11.6°C (52.9°F).

Who February suits

• Sightseeing: less ideal — it is cold for long walks.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
• Hiking: less ideal — trails are cool.

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