Denver weather: Sunny and mild Saturday before warm-up on Sunday
Clouds hang over the skyline of downtown Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Denver.
David Zalubowski - staff, AP
Warmer than normal temperatures were experienced across the Mile High City on Saturday and will continue into for several days.
Temperatures reached 55 degrees at Denver International Airport on Saturday, which was three degrees higher than the month’s average with only minor wind gusts that peaked at 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Warmer than normal temperatures will continue throughout Monday as temperatures are expected to near 70 degrees. Sunday’s record was set 120 years ago when temperatures soared to 72 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Average temperatures are expected to return on Tuesday before another brief warmup that will last throughout Thursday.
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