What is the weather like at Empower Field at Mile High for NFL games?
Empower Field at Mile High is an open-air stadium in Denver, CO, home of the Broncos. Across 494 NFL games at Empower Field at Mile High and its predecessor Mile High Stadium since 1966, the average game-day temperature has been 50°F, falling to 41°F in December.
- Early season: September games have averaged 74°F with 9.2 mph wind.
- Late season: December games have averaged 41°F; 13 of 48 were below freezing.
- Extremes: coldest −5°F (Chargers @ Broncos, Dec 10, 1972); hottest 92°F (Sep 16, 2018); windiest 22 mph (Sep 17, 2006).
- Precipitation: 4 snow games and 5 rain games on record.
Empower Field at Mile High Game-Day Weather by Month
Average and extreme conditions for NFL games, from the Spreadspoke dataset.
Game-day weather by month — Empower Field at Mile High
All NFL games, 2001–2026. Rain / snow = games tagged with that condition.
| Month | Games | Avg temp | Coldest | Avg wind | Below 32°F | Rain / snow | Avg total pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep | 49 | 74°F | 52°F | 9.2 mph | 0 | 3 / 0 | 43.5 |
| Oct | 55 | 58°F | 14°F | 7.9 mph | 4 | 0 / 2 | 43.5 |
| Nov | 44 | 47°F | 8°F | 7.5 mph | 4 | 2 / 1 | 44.4 |
| Dec | 48 | 41°F | 11°F | 7.5 mph | 13 | 0 / 0 | 44.1 |
| Jan | 22 | 40°F | 13°F | 6.3 mph | 4 | 0 / 1 | 45.0 |
Coldest & Windiest Games at Empower Field at Mile High
Includes Mile High Stadium, the predecessor next door. Final shown away–home. PO = playoff game, SB = Super Bowl.
10 coldest games
Game-day temperature
| Temp | Date | Game | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| −5°F | 1972-12-10 | Chargers @ Broncos | 13–38 |
| 8°F | 2003-11-23 | Bears @ Broncos | 19–10 |
| 9°F | 1990-12-30 | Packers @ Broncos | 13–22 |
| 11°F | 2007-12-09 | Chiefs @ Broncos | 7–41 |
| 11°F | 2008-12-21 | Bills @ Broncos | 30–23 |
| 13°F | 1992-12-20 | Seahawks @ Broncos | 6–10 |
| 13°F | 2013-01-12 | Ravens @ BroncosPO | 38–35 |
| 13°F | 1978-01-01 | Raiders @ BroncosPO | 17–20 |
| 14°F | 1991-12-01 | Patriots @ Broncos | 3–20 |
| 14°F | 2020-10-25 | Chiefs @ Broncos | 43–16 |
5 windiest games
Wind speed
| Wind | Date | Game | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 mph | 2006-09-17 | Chiefs @ Broncos | 6–9 |
| 21 mph | 1984-11-04 | Patriots @ Broncos | 19–26 |
| 21 mph | 2007-10-21 | Steelers @ Broncos | 28–31 |
| 19 mph | 2007-09-23 | Jaguars @ Broncos | 23–14 |
| 19 mph | 2021-12-19 | Bengals @ Broncos | 15–10 |
Every snow game at Empower Field at Mile High and its predecessor Mile High Stadium
4 games tagged snow, newest first
| Date | Game | Final | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-25 | Patriots @ BroncosPO | 10–7 | 26°F |
| 2023-10-29 | Chiefs @ Broncos | 9–24 | 25°F |
| 2020-10-25 | Chiefs @ Broncos | 43–16 | 14°F |
| 2015-11-29 | Patriots @ Broncos | 24–30 | 21°F |
How Weather Has Played at Empower Field at Mile High
Scoring and home results by conditions at Empower Field at Mile High and its predecessor Mile High Stadium, 1966–2026.
Average combined points by conditions at Empower Field at Mile High
Outdoor games, all teams
Bar length on a 0–55 point scale. Small samples (n under 30) are directional.
Compared with the NFL
Average combined points, same conditions, all outdoor NFL games since 1966
| Conditions | Games here | Avg pts here | NFL avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 32°F | 73 | 40.8 | 40.4 |
| 32–49°F | 149 | 44.3 | 41.3 |
| 50–69°F | 170 | 42.7 | 42.0 |
| 70°F+ | 62 | 43.3 | 42.4 |
| Wind 15+ mph | 33 | 41.8 | 38.4 |
| Rain or snow | 9 | 45.7 | 40.7 |
Denver Broncos home record by weather
Straight-up wins and losses at Empower Field at Mile High and its predecessor; neutral-site games excluded
| Conditions | Games | W–L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All home games | 494 | 327–162–5 | 66.7% |
| Below 32°F | 73 | 48–24–1 | 66.4% |
| 32–49°F | 149 | 91–57–1 | 61.4% |
| 50°F and warmer | 232 | 165–65–2 | 71.6% |
| Wind 15+ mph | 33 | 24–9 | 72.7% |
| Rain or snow | 9 | 6–3 | 66.7% |
| Playoffs | 25 | 18–7 | 72.0% |
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Historical descriptive statistics from the Spreadspoke NFL dataset for research and education. Past results do not predict future outcomes and nothing here is betting advice.
Mile High Stadium Weather History (1966–2000)
Before Empower Field at Mile High, the Broncos played at Mile High Stadium, next door. Same location, same weather — 276 games on record.
Games at Mile High Stadium
Games below 32°F
Coldest game: Chargers @ Broncos, Dec 10, 1972
Game-day weather by month — Mile High Stadium
All NFL games, 1966–2000. Rain / snow = games tagged with that condition.
| Month | Games | Avg temp | Coldest | Avg wind | Below 32°F | Rain / snow | Avg total pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | 1 | 70°F | 70°F | 14.0 mph | 0 | 0 / 0 | 22.0 |
| Sep | 69 | 61°F | 23°F | 9.7 mph | 1 | 0 / 0 | 44.4 |
| Oct | 66 | 51°F | 32°F | 9.3 mph | 0 | 0 / 0 | 40.8 |
| Nov | 72 | 38°F | 14°F | 10.2 mph | 18 | 0 / 0 | 42.4 |
| Dec | 57 | 30°F | −5°F | 10.0 mph | 28 | 0 / 0 | 41.6 |
| Jan | 11 | 27°F | 13°F | 9.7 mph | 1 | 0 / 0 | 45.0 |
Coldest games at Mile High Stadium
Final shown away–home
| Temp | Date | Game | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| −5°F | 1972-12-10 | Chargers @ Broncos | 13–38 |
| 9°F | 1990-12-30 | Packers @ Broncos | 13–22 |
| 13°F | 1992-12-20 | Seahawks @ Broncos | 6–10 |
| 13°F | 1978-01-01 | Raiders @ BroncosPO | 17–20 |
| 14°F | 2000-11-13 | Raiders @ Broncos | 24–27 |
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