DENVER- After an official high of 97 degrees at DIA Saturday afternoon, even hotter weather will arrive for Sunday.
Looking ahead to Sunday and Monday, it's going to be hot and very dry. A strong ridge of high pressure will build over the region, bringing mostly sunny skies and widespread 90s across the area. Denver will be in the upper 90s to around 100 degrees on Sunday and Monday, especially if cloud cover stays minimal. It’ll be the kind of dry, desert-like heat that can creep up on you—so make sure to stay hydrated and limit time in direct sun during peak afternoon hours.
By Tuesday, some changes begin to roll in as moisture returns to the area. That means we'll start to see better chances for afternoon thunderstorms again, especially over the plains and foothills. These storms could bring brief downpours and gusty winds, and while Tuesday still looks fairly typical for summer weather in Colorado, it will serve as a transition toward a wetter pattern.
Wednesday and Thursday are shaping up to be the most active weather days of the week. Forecast models are showing a solid push of monsoonal moisture into the region, and there are increasing signals that heavy rain could be possible, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. While exact timing and totals are still uncertain, some models are suggesting over an inch of rain could fall in parts of the area by Friday evening. It’s something to keep an eye on, especially for folks in flood-prone areas or those with outdoor plans midweek.
All in all, we’re wrapping up July with a classic Colorado pattern: hot and dry to start the week, then turning wetter and stormier as monsoonal moisture flows in. Enjoy the sunny days ahead, but keep an umbrella or raincoat handy later in the week—just in case those storms decide to hang around a bit longer.
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