Weather on July 17 at Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain National Park
Based on 51 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
July 17th in Rocky Mountain National Park (via Estes Park, CO) typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 48°F — a 32°F daily swing. Over 51 years of records, the warmest July 17th was in 2003 (75°F average), while the coldest was 1999 (52°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 41% of July 17th dates historically, with the wettest July 17th recording 4.67" of rain. The last decade has been 2.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 17th in Rocky Mountain? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80°F | 50°F | 0.43" | 0" |
| 2024 | 81°F | 44°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2023 | 83°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 86°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 81°F | 44°F | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 85°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 82°F | 47°F | 0.46" | 0" |
| 2018 | 83°F | 47°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 2017 | 80°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 87°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 76°F | 56°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2014 | 67°F | 45°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 2013 | 72°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 80°F | 54°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 2011 | 85°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 87°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 82°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 86°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 83°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 92°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 90°F | 55°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2004 | 68°F | 47°F | 0.86" | 0" |
| 2003 | 92°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 87°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 78°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 2000 | 67°F | 46°F | 4.67" | -- |
| 1999 | 62°F | 41°F | 0.53" | 0" |
| 1998 | 75°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 85°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 76°F | 47°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1995 | 69°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 81°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 73°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 67°F | 40°F | 0.48" | 0" |
| 1991 | 83°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 83°F | 46°F | 0.61" | 0" |
| 1989 | 83°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 83°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 80°F | 50°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1984 | 83°F | 47°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1983 | 84°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 82°F | 50°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1981 | 74°F | 55°F | 0.18" | 0" |
| 1980 | 87°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 74°F | 39°F | 1.65" | 0" |
| 1977 | 84°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 82°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 75°F | 53°F | 0.18" | 0" |
| 1973 | 77°F | 43°F | 0.36" | 0" |
| 1972 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 86°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |