Boulder, CO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Boulder now
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Boulder weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Boulder.
This week in Boulder
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Boulder
What is the weather usually like in Boulder?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 21°F average low
- 21.2 inprecipitation per year · 539 mm
- 92.8 insnowfall per year · 236 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Boulder: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOULDER, CO US (USC00050848), adjusted for the elevation of Boulder.
Boulder weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Boulder through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Boulder?
Boulder has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 21.2 inches (539 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 93 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Boulder is June to September. At 5,430 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Boulder
What is the hottest month in Boulder?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Boulder?
December, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Boulder?
About 21.2 inches (539 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Boulder?
Yes, about 93 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Boulder?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Boulder have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Boulder in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 28°F, with about 1.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Boulder?
Around 6:45 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:46 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Boulder weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Boulder.
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