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United StatesThe climate of Rocky Mountain National Park
The current climate in Rocky Mountain National Park features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Rocky Mountain National Park in recent years was 40°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -18°C in December 2022.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Rocky Mountain National Park gets 314 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 347 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park?
The best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Rocky Mountain National Park
The climate table of Rocky Mountain National Park shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 4 | -1 | -5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 12 | 12 | 37 | 50 | 91 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 11 |
| Snow (cm) | 59 | 48 | 62 | 49 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 18 | 41 | 57 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Rocky Mountain National Park
Yearly Temperature in Rocky Mountain National Park
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rocky Mountain National Park
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rocky Mountain National Park
Average Snowfall per Month in Rocky Mountain National Park
Total Yearly Snowfall in Rocky Mountain National Park
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Average weather in Rocky Mountain National Park by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rocky Mountain National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.