Weather on August 17 at Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain National Park
Based on 53 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
August 17th in Rocky Mountain National Park (via Estes Park, CO) typically brings pleasant summer weather, with average highs around 76°F and lows near 45°F — a 31°F daily swing. Over 53 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 1978 (69°F average), while the coldest was 2008 (45°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 53% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 2.64" of rain. The last decade has been 2.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 17th in Rocky Mountain? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79°F | 47°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 2024 | 84°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 86°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 75°F | 43°F | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 85°F | 49°F | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 83°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 81°F | 45°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 2018 | 83°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 65°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 79°F | 45°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 2015 | 76°F | 47°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 2014 | 81°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 80°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 61°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 81°F | 46°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2010 | 77°F | 43°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 2009 | 69°F | 37°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2008 | 51°F | 40°F | 2.64" | 0" |
| 2007 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 71°F | 48°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2005 | 72°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 74°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 79°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 88°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 65°F | 42°F | 0.18" | 0" |
| 2000 | 81°F | 45°F | 0.76" | 0" |
| 1999 | 74°F | 47°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1998 | 74°F | 48°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 1997 | 74°F | 44°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1996 | 68°F | 37°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1995 | 82°F | 47°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1994 | 80°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 83°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 72°F | 44°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 1990 | 74°F | 52°F | 1.4" | 0" |
| 1989 | 77°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 81°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 77°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 75°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 74°F | 50°F | 0.84" | 0" |
| 1983 | 81°F | 51°F | 0.18" | 0" |
| 1982 | 76°F | 45°F | 0.56" | 0" |
| 1981 | 68°F | 38°F | 2.49" | 0" |
| 1980 | 74°F | 40°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1979 | 71°F | 50°F | 0.86" | 0" |
| 1978 | 80°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 69°F | 50°F | 0.18" | 0" |
| 1976 | 78°F | 48°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 1975 | 73°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 82°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 82°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 76°F | 41°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 1971 | 80°F | 42°F | 0.1" | 0" |