Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Estes Park, CO Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 17.4"
- Annual precip
- 110d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Estes Park
Estes Park, Colorado averages 43°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 17.4"
- annual precipitation · 104" snow
- 110 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
17.4"
Annual Snow
104.0"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.4"
Plus 104.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Estes Park) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Estes Park area.
How Estes Park compares to every U.S. city
Estes Park's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Estes Park
MethodologyZooming out from Estes Park's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8" | 9.8" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7" | 13.3" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6" | 18.8" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3" | 19.3" | 22.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3" | 9.5" | 10.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6" | 0.5" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1" | 9.1" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7" | 11.0" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7" | 12.7" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 9.8"
6.3 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 13.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
Snow: 18.8"
8.9 days with precipitation
April 2.3"
Snow: 19.3"
10.1 days with precipitation
May 2.3"
Snow: 9.5"
12.4 days with precipitation
June 1.4"
9.4 days with precipitation
July 2.5"
14.1 days with precipitation
August 1.7"
13.4 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
Snow: 0.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
Snow: 9.1"
7.3 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 11.0"
6.0 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 12.7"
6.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
110 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,095
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
85
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Estes Park's climate means for you
Estes Park runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 110 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,095 heating and 85 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Estes Park, CO
Based on station USC00052761 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Estes Park, Colorado averages 43°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 30°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Estes Park should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 17.4 inches, with 104.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 110 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 30 and the first fall freeze near September 17. And on the energy front, 8,095 heating degree days and 85 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Estes Park scores 34/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Estes Park, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Estes Park, Colorado is 43°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Estes Park get? ▼
Estes Park receives 17.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 104.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Estes Park? ▼
Estes Park has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Estes Park? ▼
Estes Park has approximately 110 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 30 and the first fall freeze around September 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Estes Park? ▼
Estes Park has 8,095 heating degree days and 85 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Estes Park climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00052761 near Estes Park.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00052761. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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