Todays weather in Denver · 11 May 2026 · 4 min

85° in Mid-May: Denver's Near-Record Heat & 36 mph Gusts

Denver hits 85 degrees today — 12 to 15 above normal — with afternoon gusts reaching 36 mph that will affect commuters and outdoor plans. This quick briefing covers what to wear, wind timing, and why Wednesday could break a century-old record.

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85° in Mid-May: Denver's Near-Record Heat & 36 mph Gusts

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Monday's Heat Arrives

Denver woke up this morning to something that didn't feel like mid-May. It felt like July.

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What to Wear Monday

Here's the practical picture for dressing today. Morning lows were sitting around forty-five degrees.

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Twelve to Fifteen Degrees Above Normal

What makes today worth paying attention to isn't just that it's warm. It's how far above normal this is.

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Near Record Territory This Week

Monday is actually not the warmest day this week. Wednesday takes that.

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Dry Week, Then Uncertainty

One thing working in your favor this week: no rain in the forecast through the early part of it. Monday through Wednesday are dry.

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Monday Commute and Closing Watch

For today specifically, the wind is the wildcard. Morning commute is fine.

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