Denver, CO – Sweltering temperatures will grip the Denver metro area to start the workweek. Residents can expect sunny skies and a high near 95 degrees on Monday. The intense heat will impact travel and outdoor activities across the Front Range. It is crucial to stay hydrated and limit sun exposure during peak afternoon hours.
According to the National Weather Service, the above-normal temperatures are part of a broader pattern affecting most of northeast Colorado. While Monday remains dry and hot, a significant shift is expected by Tuesday. A cooler airmass will move into the region, bringing a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. This change will offer a brief break from the intense heat.
Drivers along the I-25 and I-70 corridors should prepare for changing conditions during Tuesday’s commute. The storms could produce gusty winds and brief, heavy downpours. The high temperature on Tuesday will drop to a more comfortable 82 degrees. This respite will be short-lived, as a warming and drying trend returns for the remainder of the week.
Sunny skies are back on Wednesday with a high near 87 degrees. The heat intensifies just in time for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, which will see brilliant sunshine as temperatures climb to around 98°F. The week concludes with potentially record-setting heat, as Friday’s high is expected to approach 100°F. Residents should take precautions against heat-related illness.
The main weather pattern this week is significant heat, with a brief interruption for potential storms on Tuesday.
Denver’s Five-Day Weather Outlook:
- Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny with a 40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms. High near 82°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87°F.
- Juneteenth (Thursday): Sunny and hot, with a high near 98°F.
- Friday: Sunny and very hot, with a high near 100°F.
