Denver Records Unprecedented March Warmth

Denver experienced its hottest March on record, with an average temperature of 51.6 degrees Fahrenheit, according to data from the National Weather Service. This figure is nearly 10 degrees warmer than the city’s typical March average of 41.7 degrees.

Record-Breaking Temperatures Throughout the Month

The unusually warm weather led to the breaking of more than a dozen heat records throughout March. A combination of record-high daily temperatures, record-low temperatures, and consistently warm conditions contributed to the historic month.

Daily and Monthly Records Fall

Denver broke six daily heat records during March and surpassed decades-old monthly records on four separate occasions. The city’s average overnight low temperature for the month was 35.7 degrees, also a new record, compared to a normal average of 27.5 degrees.

Warmest Lows Recorded

Two daily records were set for the warmest minimum temperatures: 54 degrees on March 25th and 51 degrees on March 30th. These figures were confirmed by data collected by the National Weather Service.

Historical Context

The National Weather Service has been collecting temperature data in Denver since 1872. This March marks the warmest recorded since the beginning of these records, effectively bypassing typical spring weather and transitioning directly into summer-like conditions.