Boulder, WY 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?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-13°12°37°61°86°27°-8°Jan31°-5°Feb41°9°Mar53°20°Apr63°28°May73°35°Jun81°40°Jul80°38°Aug71°30°Sep58°19°Oct41°8°Nov29°-4°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.5"Feb0.5"Mar0.9"Apr1.4"May1.3"Jun0.7"Jul0.7"Aug1.0"Sep0.9"Oct0.4"Nov0.5"Dec

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 REARING STN, WY US (USC00480951), adjusted for the elevation of Boulder.

Boulder weather month by month

January
27° -8°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.8 in of snow
February
31° -5°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow
March
41° 9°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
April
53° 20°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
May
63° 28°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
June
73° 35°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
July
81° 40°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
80° 38°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
71° 30°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
October
58° 19°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
November
41° 8°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
December
29° -4°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Boulder through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:44 AM5:12 PM9 h 27 min
February7:13 AM5:52 PM10 h 38 min
March7:28 AM7:26 PM11 h 57 min
April6:35 AM8:02 PM13 h 27 min
May5:54 AM8:36 PM14 h 41 min
June5:38 AM9:00 PM15 h 22 min
July5:52 AM8:56 PM15 h 3 min
August6:24 AM8:22 PM13 h 58 min
September6:57 AM7:30 PM12 h 32 min
October7:31 AM6:37 PM11 h 6 min
November7:09 AM4:57 PM9 h 48 min
December7:40 AM4:47 PM9 h 6 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Boulder?

Boulder has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -8°F (-22°C).

It gets about 9.3 inches (237 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 42 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Boulder is June to September. At 7,018 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 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Boulder?

January, with an average low of -8°F (-22°C).

How much does it rain in Boulder?

About 9.3 inches (237 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Boulder?

Yes, about 42 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?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Boulder in November?

Highs average 41°F and lows 8°F, with about 0.4 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Boulder?

Around 7:09 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:57 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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