Temperature in The Rocky Mountains in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America this August.

The Rocky Mountains, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 19°C (66°F) in Leadville to 28°C (82°F) in Bozeman. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Bozeman and 4°C (39°F) in Leadville. The month of August is in the summer season.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in August?

Explore the map below to discover average August temperatures at the top destinations in the Rocky Mountains. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in the Rocky Mountains in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Rocky Mountains temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in August?

Average daytime highs in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America during August reach about 20°C (68°F) in Breckenridge.

How cold does it get at night in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in August?

Nighttime temperatures in Breckenridge typically drop to around 5°C (41°F) in August.

What is the warmest city in August in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, Bozeman has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 28°C (82°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 10°C (50°F).

What is the coldest city in August in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

The coldest city in August in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America is Leadville when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 19°C (66°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 4°C (39°F).

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