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Dew Point Today in Denver
The current dew point in Denver, CO, what comfort level it falls into, and what that means for running, sleeping, and working outdoors today.
Denver is high and dry. Dew points typically sit in the 30s and 40s, so even 95°F afternoons feel far more tolerable than the number suggests.
Current Dew Point in Denver, CO
Where Today’s Dew Point Falls on the Comfort Scale
The full seven-level scale, for context. Once the live reading loads, the matching row is marked for you.
| Dew Point (°F) | Dew Point (°C) | Comfort Level | What It Feels Like |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 50 | < 10 | Dry | Crisp, no humidity. Skin may feel dry. |
| 50 – 55 | 10 – 13 | Very Comfortable | Pleasant, barely noticeable moisture. |
| 55 – 60 | 13 – 16 | Comfortable | Slight moisture, still fine. |
| 60 – 65 | 16 – 18 | Slightly Humid | Starting to feel sticky. |
| 65 – 70 | 18 – 21 | Humid | Uncomfortable. Sweat evaporates slowly. |
| 70 – 75 | 21 – 24 | Very Humid | Oppressive. Hard to breathe deeply. |
| > 75 | > 24 | Oppressive | Tropical. Stay indoors. |
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What This Dew Point Means in Denver
Whatever the reading above says, the interpretation is the same everywhere. Below 55°F you can go at full effort outdoors. Between 55°F and 65°F it is pleasant to slightly sticky. From 65°F to 70°F most people feel genuinely uncomfortable and outdoor workouts get harder. Above 70°F, sweat stops cooling you efficiently — move exercise to early morning and take heat safety seriously.
Dew Point in Denver — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a comfortable dew point in Denver?
The comfort scale is the same everywhere: a dew point between 50°F and 60°F (10–16°C) feels comfortable to most people in Denver, 60–65°F starts to feel sticky, and anything above 70°F feels oppressive. Local climate changes how often you see each range, not how it feels.
How often does the Denver dew point update?
The reading on this page refreshes every 30 minutes from Open-Meteo, and the timestamp shown is Denver local time. Dew point moves slowly compared with air temperature, so a recent reading is reliable for planning the next few hours.
Why is dew point better than the humidity percentage?
Relative humidity changes meaning with the temperature — 50% is dry on a cool morning and oppressive on a hot afternoon. Dew point is absolute, so 65°F always represents the same amount of moisture and the same sticky feeling.
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