Weather on December 22 at Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain National Park
Based on 52 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
December 22nd 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 52 years of records, the warmest December 22nd was in 2025 (52°F average), while the coldest was 1990 (-3°F) — a 55°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 35% of recorded December 22nd dates, with snow falling 31% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 9.4"). The last decade has been 11.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 11.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for December 22nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 56°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 48°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 32°F | -20°F | 0.51" | 3" |
| 2021 | 48°F | 34°F | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 45°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 50°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 43°F | 21°F | 0.18" | 0.3" |
| 2017 | 20°F | 2°F | 0.36" | 2.3" |
| 2016 | 38°F | 18°F | 0.05" | 0.6" |
| 2015 | 32°F | 26°F | 0.03" | 0.2" |
| 2014 | 39°F | 25°F | 0.51" | 2.8" |
| 2013 | 29°F | 9°F | 0.23" | 2" |
| 2012 | 42°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 33°F | 12°F | 1.19" | 9.4" |
| 2010 | 26°F | 16°F | 0.51" | 2.9" |
| 2009 | 39°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 34°F | 10°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 32°F | 0°F | 0.03" | 0.2" |
| 2006 | 31°F | 13°F | 0.03" | 0.2" |
| 2005 | 46°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 23°F | 7°F | 0.03" | 0.3" |
| 2003 | 44°F | 22°F | 0.2" | 1.5" |
| 2002 | 25°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 40°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 31°F | 13°F | 0.05" | 0.5" |
| 1999 | 22°F | 8°F | 0.13" | 1.3" |
| 1998 | 9°F | -1°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 40°F | 7°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 25°F | 22°F | 0.51" | 3" |
| 1995 | 14°F | -6°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 47°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 28°F | 11°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 33°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 43°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 8°F | -15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 28°F | -20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 37°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 46°F | 2°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 34°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 9°F | -12°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 47°F | 31°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 34°F | 16°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1980 | 45°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 30°F | 6°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 40°F | 25°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 39°F | 13°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 44°F | 8°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 39°F | 14°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 1973 | 51°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 46°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 45°F | 20°F | 0" | -- |