Weather in Boulder Today

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Current temperature in Boulder: 19°C (66°F). Overcast. Today's high 31°C (88°F), low 16°C (61°F).

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19°
Overcast
RealFeel® 15°C
19%Dry
High31°
Low16°
3km/hWWind fromWest· Max 21
Light Breeze · Gusts 41 km/h
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Overcast
Fri, Sep 118:30 AMDay
12h 38m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:38 AMDawn 6:08 AM
Daylight remaining10h 46mNoon 12:57 PMTotal 12h 38m
Sunset7:16 PMDusk 7:46 PM
NowOvercast+18°C

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Health & Activity Advice
🟡 High UVAQI 12 · Good

High UV apply sunscreen before heading out. A hat or sun umbrella is recommended during peak hours.

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
3 km/h
W · Light Breeze · Max 21 km/h
Humidity
19 %
Low · dry air
UV Index
7
High
Visibility
10 km
Excellent
Pressure
835 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
-5°C
Dry air

Today vs Normal

31°C+4° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 27°C.

24 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-28: 34°C34°2026-08-29: 29°C29°2026-08-30: 30°C30°2026-08-31: 29°C29°2026-09-01: 30°C30°2026-09-02: 30°C30°2026-09-03: 32°C32°2026-09-04: 32°C32°2026-09-05: 33°C33°2026-09-06: 32°C32°2026-09-07: 31°C31°2026-09-08: 29°C29°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 7 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Boulder?

The hottest month in Boulder is typically July, with daytime highs averaging around 29.9°C (86°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 15.1°C (59°F).

What is the coldest month in Boulder?

The coldest month in Boulder is typically February, with overnight lows averaging around -9.2°C (15°F) and daytime highs near 3.9°C (39°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Freezing overnight temperatures are common during this month, so plan for icy conditions in the early morning.

Does Boulder have a rainy season?

Boulder doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. May is the wettest month on average (about 102 mm), while December is the driest (about 22 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Boulder?

The best time to visit Boulder is typically September, when daytime highs average a comfortable 25.5°C (78°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 28 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Boulder's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Boulder's air quality index (AQI) is 12, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.