July 4, 2025 brought a near-classic summer day to Denver, landing right around historical averages with a high of 87°F and a low of 65°F. While not record-setting in any way, it leaned warmer than average on the low end and just slightly cooler than average on the high end. Here’s how this year’s Fourth of July compares to Denver’s long history of Independence Day weather dating back to 1872.
🌡️ Temperatures: Warm, but Not the Hottest
Denver’s average high for July 4 is 88.6°F, and the low sits around 57.9°F. This year’s high of 87°F was just a couple degrees shy of normal, but the overnight low of 65°F was a noticeable 7 degrees warmer than average. The result was a daily average temperature of 76°F, 2 degrees above normal.
That warmth, however, was far from record territory. The hottest July 4th on record in Denver remains 1874, when the mercury soared to a blistering 102°F. In more recent memory, 2011 reached 99°F, and both 2012 and 1986 hit 98°F. Meanwhile, 2025 didn’t even crack the top 10 list for warmest highs or warmest lows.
🌧️ Precipitation: A Dry Day
This year saw 0.00″ of precipitation, making for a dry and pleasant evening for fireworks across the metro. Historically, 26% of July 4ths in Denver have seen measurable precipitation, so this year’s dryness wasn’t unusual. The wettest Independence Day on record came in 2010, when Denver picked up a soaking 1.84″ of rain.
Notably, 2023 came in as the 6th wettest July 4th with 0.77″ of rain, so this year marked a return to calmer skies.
❄️ Snowfall? Not in July
Unsurprisingly, there was no snowfall recorded this year. And that’s consistent with the record: no measurable snow has ever fallen in Denver on the Fourth of July since records began in 1882.
💨 Winds and Storms
While skies remained mostly fair throughout the day, a thunderstorm was recorded, though it didn’t bring measurable rain. Winds were occasionally gusty, with a top gust of 33 mph from the north. Still, overall it was a relatively calm day compared to some more active Independence Days in the past.
🏙️ How 2025 Compares to Recent Years
| Year | High | Low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87°F | 65°F | 0.00″ |
| 2024 | 83°F | 53°F | 0.00″ |
| 2023 | 78°F | 54°F | 0.77″ |
| 2022 | 96°F | 65°F | Trace |
| 2021 | 92°F | 62°F | 0.00″ |
This year was warmer overnight than usual but stayed modest during the day. It was dry and comfortable—just how many Coloradans like it when celebrating outdoors.
🎇 Final Takeaway
July 4, 2025, delivered a quintessential Denver summer day: warm, dry, and storm-free (at least in terms of rain). All in all, it was a great weather day for grilling, fireworks, and celebrating America’s birthday in the Mile High City.