Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,670 m source elevationNASA POWER

A twelve month statistical profile of atmospheric averages for the 1991 to 2020 climatology period.

Rocky Mountain National Park Climate Normals: Monthly Temperature, Precipitation, and Wind Analysis

Name: Rocky Mountain National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Examine the long term climate patterns for Rocky Mountain National Park through detailed monthly measurements. These records, based on a representative coordinate at 2669 meters, provide consistent data for average temperature, precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and daylight. Because the park encompasses significant elevation changes, these atmospheric averages serve as a baseline for understanding the typical year at this specific site.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracking twelve months of average temperature ranges and daily precipitation trends at high elevation.

Rocky Mountain National Park Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

At Rocky Mountain National Park, average monthly mean temperatures range from a low of -7.48 °C in January to a peak of 16.69 °C in July, with average maximums reaching 29.72 °C. Long-term 1991 to 2020 records at a representative elevation of 2669.67 meters show average daily precipitation peaking in April at 2.25 millimeters while average daily minimums drop to -22.32 °C in winter.

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Annual mean: 3.3 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: April

Twelve-month climate

Compare average temperature bounds, daily precipitation, wind, and calculated daylight across the year

Rocky Mountain National Park Weather by Month: Twelve Month Climate Normals

Evaluating monthly climate profiles for a representative mountain coordinate reveals the complex seasonal transitions of Rocky Mountain National Park. Comparing average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours offers a comprehensive view of the annual pattern that single yearly averages cannot convey.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-7.5 °C-22.3° to 4.1°	1.2 mm/day	78.7%	5.1 m/s	9.5 hours
February	-6.9 °C-21.4° to 5°	1.3 mm/day	79.1%	4.7 m/s	10.5 hours
March	-3.1 °C-18° to 10.7°	1.5 mm/day	72.4%	4.2 m/s	11.7 hours
April	1.1 °C-13.2° to 16.8°	2.3 mm/day	64.7%	3.8 m/s	13.1 hours
May	6.8 °C-7.6° to 22.4°	2.2 mm/day	61.1%	3.1 m/s	14.3 hours
June	13 °C-0.9° to 27.4°	1.6 mm/day	52%	2.8 m/s	14.8 hours
July	16.7 °C4.3° to 29.7°	1.7 mm/day	51.4%	2.4 m/s	14.6 hours
August	15.4 °C3.4° to 28.3°	1.5 mm/day	53.3%	2.4 m/s	13.6 hours
September	10.8 °C-4° to 25.8°	1.4 mm/day	52.3%	2.7 m/s	12.2 hours
October	3.7 °C-10.6° to 20.1°	1.3 mm/day	57.6%	3.5 m/s	10.9 hours
November	-2.7 °C-17.1° to 12°	1.2 mm/day	66.6%	4.3 m/s	9.7 hours
December	-7.3 °C-21.5° to 5.6°	1.1 mm/day	76.5%	4.9 m/s	9.2 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing calculated monthly averages to trace seasonal shifts in temperature, moisture, and wind

Rocky Mountain National Park Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Contrasts

Analyzing the twelve monthly averages for Rocky Mountain National Park reveals calculated contrasts between the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest periods of the year. Derived from long term observations at a representative elevation of 2669 meters, such comparative highlights reflect established climate normals rather than single extreme weather events or uniform conditions across all elevations.

Warmest month: July16.7 °C
Coolest month: January-7.5 °C
Wettest month: April2.3 mm/day
Driest month: December1.1 mm/day
Most humid month: February79.1%
Windiest month: January5.1 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.8 hours

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

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Compare Rocky Mountain National Park Climate Profiles with Other Protected Landscapes

Broadening your geographic research from Rocky Mountain National Park allows you to explore standardized climate normals for other protected areas throughout the region and country. Comparing monthly temperature bands, precipitation rhythms, humidity, wind, and daylight hours reveals the atmospheric diversity across contrasting conservation landscapes.