Denver Records One of the Driest, Warmest Februarys on Record

The city tied its record for the least-snowy February since 1882, according to the National Weather Service.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Denver saw only traces of snow in February, officially tying the record for the least-snowy February since 1882. The city also recorded its second-driest February on record with just 0.02 inches of total precipitation, and the third-warmest February with an average temperature of 42.1 degrees.

Why it matters

Denver's unusually dry and warm February is part of a broader trend of climate change impacting the region, with northeastern Colorado experiencing one of its warmest and driest Februaries on record. This raises concerns about water scarcity, wildfire risk, and the long-term viability of Denver's urban ecosystem.

The details

According to the National Weather Service, Denver recorded only 13.4 inches of snow between September and February, well below the average of 34.8 inches for that period. This makes the 2025-2026 winter one of the driest on record for the city, tying the previous record low set in 1900-1901.

  • Denver saw only traces of snow in February 2026.
  • February 2026 was Denver's second-driest on record, with 0.02 inches of total precipitation.
  • February 2026 was Denver's third-warmest on record, with an average temperature of 42.1 degrees.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and climate monitoring in the United States.

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The takeaway

Denver's unusually dry and warm February is a troubling sign of the impacts of climate change on the region, with concerns about water scarcity, wildfire risk, and the long-term viability of the city's urban ecosystem.