Denver · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 42°F, low 15°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
42° / 15°F
Humidity
60%
Rain days
9/mo
Wind
11 mph
What February feels like in Denver
Sunrise
07:52
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:35
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Denver in February
The kit for February in Denver: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+1° avg high
+1 rain days
Denver in January →
February
42°F avg high
9 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-10° avg high
-1 rain days
Denver in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Denver in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Denver in February?+
Average high 42°F, average low 15°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Denver?+
Compared to January (avg high 41°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 52°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Denver in February?+
Expect about 9 measurable rain days in February, on average.