Denver’s weather today is sunny and scorching, with the high forecast to reach near 100°F under the first Heat Advisory of the season for the I-25 Corridor — plan outdoor time for early morning or evening and skip the midday sun if you can.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service Denver/Boulder office says an upper-level high parked over the central Rockies will keep the Front Range hot and dry through Thursday. Winds run south-southeast at 2 to 12 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph, and any storms stay isolated south of I-70 in the mountains and South Park — the plains stay dry.
Best Window To Be Outside
With an overnight low only around 70°F, mornings are your best bet: a run around Washington Park’s lake, a stroll through City Park, or paddling on Sloan’s Lake all work best before 9 AM MT. By afternoon, downtown and the I-25 corridor will be baking near the century mark, so save patio time near Cherry Creek for after 7 PM MT once temperatures ease back toward the upper 70s.
Heat And Fire Risk
This is Denver’s first Heat Advisory of the year, and forecasters expect hot weather to continue all week. The AFD also flags fire weather concern, noting conditions should stay just shy of Red Flag criteria most days — still, treat grilling and yard work with extra caution, and if you’re near open space, an ember resistant vent screen on your chimney or vents is cheap insurance.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light, breathable layers and constant hydration are the plan. A Stanley quencher tumbler filled with ice water is a Denver-summer must, and a pop-up canopy tent with weights buys real shade at the park given today’s gusty afternoon breeze. Pets need protection too — a dog splash pad in the backyard keeps dogs cool between walks. If you’re chasing the water instead, a 2-Person Intex Floating Lounge with Cooler is a solid grab for a reservoir afternoon.
Games, Concerts & Weekend Plans
KALEO with Elle King plays Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Tuesday, July 14 — the amphitheater holds heat into the evening, so dress light and hydrate before the show; Find tickets on StubHub. The Colorado Rockies host the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field on Friday, July 17, with warm conditions likely into first pitch — Get tickets on SeatGeek or grab Official team gear on Fanatics. Also don’t miss our coverage of The Head and the Heart ahead of their Red Rocks date Wednesday, July 15.
Dinner Tonight
It’s perfect grilling weather — fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob, and an instant-read meat thermometer keeps everything safely cooked in this heat. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Tuesday stays sunny and hot near 98°F with light ENE winds, and the NWS expects the heat to hold through Thursday with only slim monsoon chances confined to the high country. Real cooling doesn’t look likely until at least next weekend, when a bit more moisture may finally sneak in from the west.
