Denver is seeing sunny skies Saturday, with temperatures around 80 degrees late in the morning and an afternoon high near 83. The warm, mostly sunny stretch is forecast to continue through Friday, with Monday expected to be the warmest day at about 87 degrees. The National Weather Service’s Denver forecast discussion was issued Saturday, Oct. 3.
Sunny Saturday With Afternoon Breeze
Saturday will stay sunny across the Denver area, with temperatures reaching about 83 degrees by afternoon before easing later in the day. Northeast winds will run 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph possible, the National Weather Service forecasts. The Denver point forecast gives the updated temperatures and wind details.
Saturday night should remain mostly clear, with a low around 53 degrees. Northeast winds of 6 to 11 mph are expected to become light and variable, with gusts potentially reaching 18 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The updated Denver forecast lists the overnight low and wind outlook.
Monday Could Near A Daily Record
Sunday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 82, followed by another surge of heat Monday when Denver could reach about 87 degrees. That would match the daily record of 87. The National Weather Service’s current point forecast gives Sunday and Monday highs, while its October climate table lists the record.
Tuesday is now forecast to be mostly sunny, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service discussion forecasts scattered showers mainly over higher terrain that day. The updated Denver forecast lists Tuesday’s outlook.
Warm And Mostly Dry Through Friday
Wednesday through Friday look warm and dry, with temperatures in the low 80s on the plains. Check the National Weather Service’s live hazards information for any new watches, warnings or advisories.
What Historical Records Can Tell Us
The historical comparison available here is statewide, not a Denver-specific autumn ranking: The Colorado Sun and Climate Central reported that average statewide temperatures in the last six months of 2021 were the hottest ever recorded. That statistic provides broader context for Colorado temperatures, but it does not establish where this week’s forecast ranks among Denver autumns or explain the cause of this particular warm spell.
Monday’s forecast high of 87 would match the Oct. 5 record. Saturday’s 83-degree forecast is below the Oct. 3 record of 88. NWS Denver’s October climate table lists the daily normals and records.
The region is expected to be warm, dry and occasionally breezy.
