Denver is starting the week with a gorgeous sunny Monday, a high near 80°F, and light winds — but don’t get too comfortable, because a dangerous heat wave is rolling in by midweek. Bookmark your Denver weather forecast and check back daily; this is a fast-moving pattern.
Today’s Setup
Today is the easy day. The National Weather Service puts our high near 80°F under full sunshine, with a gentle north-northeasterly breeze of 2 to 8 mph and a precipitation chance of just 3%. Tonight stays delightful — lows dropping to around 55°F under mostly clear skies, with a light north wind. Classic Denver June at its best.
Best Window To Be Outside
Get out early. City Park, Cherry Creek Trail, and Washington Park are all in great shape from sunrise through early afternoon before the sun really bites. Denver’s mile-high altitude means UV hits harder than the thermometer suggests even at 80°F, so don’t skip your SPF 50 sunscreen. Tonight’s low near 55°F is perfect sleeping weather with the windows cracked.
Fire Weather Risk: Tuesday and Wednesday (Pay Attention)
Here’s the headline for the week. The National Weather Service is flagging elevated fire weather Tuesday and critical fire weather conditions Wednesday. An 80-knot jet stream at 500mb will push strong WNW winds across the Front Range — gusts of 30-40 mph are possible in mountain valleys and northern Larimer and Weld Counties — while relative humidity crashes into the low-to-mid teens. Wednesday’s high near 98°F is the peak of this heat event.
If you live along the foothills or in fire-prone neighborhoods east of the Divide, prep now. Fitting your home’s vents with an ember resistant vent screen is one of the most effective protections against ember cast from wildfires. Also consider picking up a drought resistant seed mix to harden your landscaping before fire season deepens — find deals in our outdoor gear deals section.
Rod Stewart at Red Rocks — Tuesday, June 16
Rod Stewart’s “ONE LAST TIME” tour hits Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Tuesday evening. Heads up: with a high near 91°F Tuesday afternoon and winds picking up, it’ll be warm well into showtime. Dress in breathable layers, bring a Yeti hopper soft cooler for drinks, and pack a light jacket — Red Rocks drops temperature quickly after dark. Still hunting for seats? Find tickets on StubHub before they’re gone.
Also on June 16: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child runs at Buell Theatre — a fully indoor option if the heat steers you off the hill.
Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates — Sunday, June 21
Looking ahead, the Colorado Rockies host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field on June 21. The National Weather Service hints that more active weather may return by next weekend — we’ll have a closer look as that day approaches. Grab your Official team gear on Fanatics and Get tickets on SeatGeek while options are still wide open.
Tonight’s Grill Plan
Monday evenings in Denver this time of year were made for backyard grilling — and tonight delivers. Fire up steaks, burgers, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob while the temperatures are still comfortable. Keep your instant-read meat thermometer handy for perfect doneness every time, and have your grill brush and scraper set ready for an easy cleanup. Need to stock up? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered right to your door.
The Week Ahead
- Monday (today): Sunny, near 80°F — the nicest day of the week
- Tuesday: Sunny, near 91°F; fire weather elevated; outdoor concerts will be hot
- Wednesday: Sunny, near 98°F — critical fire weather possible; limit strenuous outdoor activity in the afternoon and stay hydrated
- Next weekend: More active weather may return per NWS — potential relief from the heat on the way
Stay cool, Denver. Keep checking that forecast as the heat cranks up.
