Denver weather: Sunny skies for the solar eclipse

DENVER (KDVR) — Mostly sunny skies are expected for the solar eclipse on Monday, as highs are just below average in the Denver weather forecast.

Weather today: Mostly sunny

The Front Range will see mainly sunny skies on Monday with just below-average highs in the upper 50s.

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Winds will also be lighter through the afternoon. This is good news following the weekend’s wild wind event.

The solar eclipse will peak, a partial eclipse, at 12:40 p.m. Monday and skies should be mostly clear, there could be some clouds along the Palmer Divide.

Pinpoint Weather: 2024 solar eclipse forecast in Denver
Pinpoint Weather: 2024 solar eclipse forecast in Denver

Weather tonight: Extra clouds

A few extra clouds push in by sunset on Monday and will linger overnight. Low temperatures are seasonal, near freezing, with light winds.

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Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on April 8
Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on April 8

Looking ahead: Warming trend

Mainly sunny skies return on Tuesday afternoon with seasonal highs in the low 60s.

Wednesday will see extra clouds and seasonal lows near 60 degrees. There could be some spotty rain showers by Wednesday afternoon with a stronger wind.

Pinpoint Weather 7-day forecast for Denver on April 8
Pinpoint Weather 7-day forecast for Denver on April 8

Thursday brings more sunshine back into the state with comfortable highs in the middle 60s.

Friday might end up being one of the warmest days of the year with highs in the upper 70s and mainly sunny skies. Sunshine is also here for the weekend, with 70s staying in the forecast.

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