Weather on January 12 at Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain National Park
Based on 54 years of data from Estes Park, CO
Elevation Note: Rocky Mountain sits at 8,000 ft. Expect temperatures 28°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Estes Park, CO at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
January 12th in Rocky Mountain National Park (via Estes Park, CO) typically brings cold winter weather, with average highs around 36°F and lows near 16°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest January 12th was in 2026 (44°F average), while the coldest was 1997 (-13°F) — a 57°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 30% of recorded January 12th dates, with snow falling 26% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 9.7"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for January 12th in Rocky Mountain? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2025 | 31°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 22°F | 2°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 36°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 44°F | 29°F | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 42°F | 2°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 28°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 31°F | 19°F | 0.41" | 0.7" |
| 2018 | 29°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 33°F | 23°F | 0.61" | 4.2" |
| 2016 | 34°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 38°F | 23°F | 0" | 0.1" |
| 2014 | 42°F | 26°F | 0.05" | 0.3" |
| 2013 | 26°F | 4°F | 0.03" | 0.2" |
| 2012 | 20°F | 12°F | 0.08" | 0.8" |
| 2011 | 26°F | 1°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 44°F | 12°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 33°F | 18°F | 0.2" | 1.4" |
| 2008 | 29°F | 20°F | 0.03" | 0.1" |
| 2007 | 36°F | -6°F | 0.08" | 1" |
| 2006 | 42°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 42°F | 26°F | 0.36" | 2.4" |
| 2004 | 48°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 35°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 40°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 43°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 37°F | 27°F | 0.03" | 0.3" |
| 1999 | 39°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 32°F | 21°F | 0.28" | 1.9" |
| 1997 | -5°F | -21°F | 2.24" | 9.7" |
| 1996 | 42°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 37°F | 19°F | 0.33" | 1.9" |
| 1994 | 37°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 34°F | 13°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 17°F | -1°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1991 | 38°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 49°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 34°F | 0°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 34°F | 16°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 57°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 34°F | -8°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 31°F | 12°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 52°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 39°F | 14°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 53°F | 3°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 43°F | 19°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 39°F | 25°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1978 | 35°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 41°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 35°F | 6°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 37°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 40°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 35°F | 7°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 1971 | 44°F | 22°F | 0" | -- |