Austin vs Denver: climate compared
Austin, Texas and Denver, Colorado, both measured the same way — 1991–2020 climate normals — so the numbers can be compared directly. This page compares the climate records only; neither city is scored against anyone’s preferences here.
The main differences
- Austin’s warmest month is 6.1°F (3.4°C) warmer than Denver’s (97.2°F (36.2°C) against 91°F (32.8°C) average highs).
- Winter nights are 21.4°F (11.9°C) milder in Austin: its coldest month averages lows of 41°F (5°C), against 19.6°F (-6.9°C) in Denver.
- Austin has about 7 more wet days a year than Denver (69 against 62).
- Denver gets about 1.2 more hours of sunshine a day, averaged over the year.
- Summers are more humid in Austin: its most humid month peaks at a dew point of 69°F (21°C) (humid), against 49°F (9°C) in Denver.
At a glance
| Measure | Austin | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Warmest-month high | 97°F (36°C) | 91°F (33°C) |
| Coldest-month high | 62°F (17°C) | 47°F (8°C) |
| Coldest-month low | 41°F (5°C) | 20°F (-7°C) |
| Gap between warmest and coldest month | 34.9°F (19.4°C) | 44.5°F (24.7°C) |
| Most humid month (dew point) | 69°F (21°C)humid | 49°F (9°C)comfortable |
| Rain a year | 34.2 in (870 mm) | 14.9 in (379 mm) |
| Wet days a year | 69 | 62 |
| Sunshine, hours a day | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| Snow a year | 0.2 in (0.5 cm) | 47.8 in (121.5 cm) |
| Days above 90°F (32°C) | 110 | 47 |
| Freezing nights a year | 12 | 137 |
Temperature through the year
Average daily highs and lows by month, on one shared scale.
Month by month
| Month | Austin high / low | Denver high / low | Austin wet days | Denver wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) / 41°F (5°C) | 47°F (9°C) / 20°F (-7°C) | 6 | 3 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) / 45°F (7°C) | 49°F (9°C) / 21°F (-6°C) | 7 | 4 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) / 51°F (11°C) | 57°F (14°C) / 28°F (-2°C) | 7 | 6 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) / 58°F (14°C) | 64°F (18°C) / 35°F (2°C) | 6 | 7 |
| May | 87°F (30°C) / 66°F (19°C) | 73°F (23°C) / 44°F (7°C) | 7 | 9 |
| June | 92°F (34°C) / 73°F (23°C) | 85°F (30°C) / 54°F (12°C) | 6 | 6 |
| July | 96°F (36°C) / 75°F (24°C) | 91°F (33°C) / 60°F (15°C) | 4 | 6 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) / 75°F (24°C) | 88°F (31°C) / 58°F (14°C) | 3 | 5 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) / 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) / 49°F (10°C) | 6 | 4 |
| October | 83°F (28°C) / 60°F (16°C) | 67°F (20°C) / 37°F (3°C) | 6 | 5 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) / 49°F (10°C) | 55°F (13°C) / 27°F (-3°C) | 6 | 4 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) / 42°F (6°C) | 47°F (8°C) / 20°F (-7°C) | 6 | 3 |
Averages for a typical year, not a forecast for any particular one. Methodology
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Austin vs Denver climate: weather compared month by month