Local Area Questions Q: What’s the weather like in Denver?
The climate for Denver is mostly dry with four distinct seasons. Snow falls periodically in the winter, but usually melts quickly because of the sunny days. Because of the closeness to the mountains, the wind is less than out on the open prairie. Denver averages 300 days of bright sunshine a year, which is more than Miami or San Diego! While Denver is located on the western edge of the Great Plains, the weather of the city and surrounding area is heavily influenced by the proximity of the Rocky Mountains to the west. The climate, while generally mild compared to the mountains to the west and the plains further east, can be unpredictable.
