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Colorado Weather Alert: Denver Near 70° Wednesday, Oct 28
Denver, CO – A noticeable warmup is heading toward the Denver metropolitan area this week…Denver, CO – A noticeable warmup is heading toward the Denver metropolitan area this week, bringing afternoon
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-10-25T10:40:13.635Z
Denver, CO – A noticeable warmup is heading toward the Denver metropolitan area this week, bringing afternoon temperatures close to 70 degrees after a cooler Sunday and a brief opportunity for rain. Sunshine is expected to dominate much of the upcoming workweek, with Wednesday, Oct. 28, reaching approximately 68 degrees before temperatures climb to 70 degrees Thursday. However, chilly mornings and nighttime readings in the upper 30s and lower 40s will maintain a distinctly autumn feel across Colorado's Front Range.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, Denver's temperatures will rise from Sunday's projected high of 59 degrees to 63 degrees Monday and 69 degrees Tuesday. Wednesday continues the warming trend with mostly sunny skies and a high near 68 degrees. The pattern offers several favorable afternoons for outdoor activities, although cooler overnight conditions will create considerable differences between daytime and early morning temperatures.
Denver Temperatures Approach 70 Degrees by Midweek Wednesday's weather is expected to feature mostly sunny skies, with temperatures climbing into the upper 60s across the Denver forecast area. The relatively mild afternoon follows a Tuesday high near 69 degrees, continuing a stretch of comfortable daytime conditions for late October.
Despite the warmer afternoons, Wednesday night temperatures are expected to fall to approximately 40 degrees under partly cloudy skies. That creates a difference of nearly 30 degrees between the afternoon high and nighttime low, emphasizing the importance of dressing for changing temperatures throughout the day.
The warmest afternoon in the supplied forecast arrives Thursday, Oct. 29, when Denver is expected to reach approximately 70 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Thursday night remains mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 43 degrees.
Brief Rain Chance Before Sunshine Returns Before the extended stretch of mild weather develops, Denver faces a limited opportunity for showers Sunday afternoon and evening.
The National Weather Service indicates a 20% chance of showers after 3 p.m. Sunday, with mostly sunny skies otherwise and temperatures reaching approximately 59 degrees. North winds are expected to increase to 5 to 8 mph during the afternoon.
Rain chances rise to 40% Sunday night as skies become mostly cloudy and temperatures fall to around 45 degrees. Although measurable rainfall is possible, the supplied forecast does not indicate significant precipitation totals, flooding or severe thunderstorms for Denver.
Drivers traveling Interstate 25, Interstate 70 and other major Denver area routes could encounter wet pavement if showers develop. However, no weather related closures or confirmed traffic disruptions are identified in the available forecast.
Monday begins with cloudy skies before gradual clearing brings sunshine later in the day. Temperatures should reach approximately 63 degrees, with northeast winds of 5 to 7 mph during the afternoon and occasional gusts reaching 15 mph.
Mild Weather Continues Toward Halloween Tuesday brings another mostly sunny afternoon, with temperatures reaching 69 degrees and northeast wind gusts potentially reaching 16 mph. Conditions remain generally favorable for outdoor activities, although temperatures fall to approximately 39 degrees Tuesday night.
The warmer pattern continues Friday, Oct. 30, with partly sunny skies and a high near 71 degrees. Friday night turns mostly cloudy, with a low around 45 degrees.
Looking toward Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, the National Weather Service projects partly sunny skies, a slight chance of showers and a high near 66 degrees. The forecast does not specify a precipitation percentage or Saturday night temperature.
For Denver residents, the main weather story is a return to mild afternoons following Sunday's cooler conditions, while chilly nights continue throughout the week.
Are you planning outdoor activities during Denver's midweek warmup, or looking ahead to Halloween weekend?
Five Day Weather Outlook Sunday 10/25: Mostly sunny skies are expected, with a high near 59 degrees and a 20% chance of afternoon showers; rain chances increase to 40% Sunday night, with a low around 45 degrees.
Monday 10/26: Cloudy skies gradually clear, bringing sunshine and a high near 63 degrees, with northeast wind gusts reaching 15 mph; Monday night turns mostly clear, with temperatures falling to approximately 38 degrees.
Tuesday 10/27: Sunny skies dominate, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 69 degrees and northeast winds gusting to 16 mph; mostly clear conditions continue Tuesday night, with a low near 39 degrees.
Wednesday 10/28: Mostly sunny skies are expected, with temperatures climbing to approximately 68 degrees across the Denver forecast area; Wednesday night becomes partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 40 degrees.
Thursday 10/29: Mostly sunny skies bring a high near 70 degrees, continuing the mild late October pattern; Thursday night becomes mostly cloudy, with a low around 43 degrees and no precipitation probability specified.
Extended Weather Outlook Friday, Oct. 30: Partly sunny skies are expected, with temperatures reaching approximately 71 degrees. Friday night becomes mostly cloudy, with a low near 45 degrees.
Saturday, Oct. 31 — Halloween: Partly sunny skies are expected, with a slight chance of showers and an afternoon high near 66 degrees. The supplied forecast does not specify a rainfall probability or nighttime low.