Boulder, CO Weather

Colorado, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 11:12
81°
Sunny Feels like 80° · High 91° / Low 59°
Wind
5 mph
Humidity
34%
8 Very High
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Boulder hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 91°F (33°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical July high of 85°F (30°C).

Now
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8:28 PM
Sunset
9 PM
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5 AM
5:47 AM
Sunrise
6 AM
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10 AM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
80°
Wind
5 mph
ESE · gusts 6 mph
Humidity
34%
Pressure
30.17 in
Visibility
9 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
36% chance today

Boulder weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)

Tomorrow in Boulder looks sunny, with a high of 94° and an overnight low of 60°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).

High / Low
94° / 60°
Precipitation
1%
Sunrise / sunset
05:47 AM / 08:27 PM

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Boulder 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 91° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Sat, Jul 18 Saturday
Sunny
High 94° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Jul 19 Sunday
Sunny
High 98° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Mon, Jul 20 Monday
Sunny
High 100° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Tue, Jul 21 Tuesday
Sunny
High 93° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Wed, Jul 22 Wednesday
Sunny
High 80° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 75%
Thu, Jul 23 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 84° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 66%
Fri, Jul 24 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 81° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Sat, Jul 25 Saturday
Sunny
High 92° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sun, Jul 26 Sunday
Sunny
High 99° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Mon, Jul 27 Monday
Sunny
High 98° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Tue, Jul 28 Tuesday
Sunny
High 88° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 67%
Wed, Jul 29 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 73° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 67%
Thu, Jul 30 Thursday
Sunny
High 84° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 17%

About the weather in Boulder

Located in Colorado, United States, Boulder experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 85°F (30°C) in July and dip to about 38°F (3°C) in January, with around 20.6 inches (524 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.

Boulder weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 85°F (30°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 38°F (3°C)
  • Record high: 98°F (37°C) · Record low: -24°F (-31°C) (2015–2024)
  • Wettest month: May (15 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.1 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
  • Snow: about 34 days a year

Temperatures through the year

The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 59°F (15°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 38°F (3°C) and lows around 17°F (-8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (37°C) and dropped as low as -24°F (-31°C).

Rain, sun and snow

May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.6 inches (116 mm) of rain over 15 days, while December is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.1 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 34 days in a typical year, mostly from October through May.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Boulder is mild, with daytime highs averaging 57°F (14°C) and nights around 32°F (0°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season, plus around 13 snowy days.

Summer (June through August)

Summer in Boulder is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.

Fall (September through November)

Fall in Boulder stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 39°F (4°C); expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season, plus around 7 snowy days.

Winter (December through February)

Winter in Boulder runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 40°F (4°C) and nights around 18°F (-8°C); expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season, plus around 14 snowy days.

Average temperatures in Boulder by month

Monthly averages for Boulder based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 38° 17° 6 1.0 in 7.9 h/day 61%
February 39° 15° 7 1.4 in 9.1 h/day 61%
March 49° 24° 8 2.1 in 10.1 h/day 61%
April 57° 31° 10 2.3 in 10.9 h/day 58%
May 65° 41° 15 4.6 in 11.7 h/day 64%
June 80° 54° 8 1.9 in 13.0 h/day 52%
July 85° 59° 9 1.5 in 13.1 h/day 50%
August 83° 58° 8 1.4 in 12.3 h/day 50%
September 78° 52° 6 1.0 in 11.2 h/day 47%
October 63° 38° 6 1.3 in 9.7 h/day 53%
November 49° 27° 6 1.3 in 8.5 h/day 57%
December 42° 20° 5 0.9 in 7.8 h/day 56%

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Common questions

What is the hottest month in Boulder?
July is the hottest month in Boulder, with average highs of 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows near 59°F (15°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 98°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Boulder?
January is the coldest month, with highs averaging 38°F (3°C) and lows around 17°F (-8°C). The lowest reading in recent years was -24°F (-31°C).
What is the rainiest month in Boulder?
May is typically the wettest month, averaging 4.6 inches (116 mm) of precipitation across about 15 days. December is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Boulder?
Yes. Boulder averages about 34 days of snowfall a year, concentrated October through May.
What is the best time to visit Boulder?
The best time to visit Boulder is generally August to October and June, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 76°F (24°C).
How sunny is Boulder?
Boulder averages 10.4 hours of sunshine per day across the year. July is the sunniest month at about 13.1 hours of sun a day.
Is Boulder humid?
Relative humidity in Boulder averages about 56% over the year, which feels moderate. The most comfortable months tend to fall in the drier part of the year.