Boulder, Colorado Weather
Boulder, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Boulder, Boulder County.
Full aviation weather for Boulder is published on the Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU) page, 5 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Boulder have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Boulder: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) 18 km · Vance Brand Airport (KLMO) 19 km · Erie Municipal Airport (KEIK) 19 km · Platte Valley Airpark (K18V) 49 km · Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) 53 km
Conditions reported at KBDU describe the airfield itself. Weather 5 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Boulder specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Boulder, Colorado
Boulder unfolds against a backdrop of majestic Flatirons, their jagged peaks catching the morning sun as the foothills rise in a dramatic embrace. It lies 9.7 miles west of Lafayette, CO (from Lafayette, CO: bearing 279°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west-north-west of Louisville. This land, shaped by ancient geological forces, draws its life from the clear waters of Boulder Creek, a ribbon of silver threading through the landscape. For millennia, indigenous peoples have known this place, a sanctuary of open skies and abundant resources. Later, pioneers arrived, drawn by the promise of mineral wealth and the fertile valleys, establishing Boulder as a hub of commerce and community. Today, the city's economy thrives on innovation and well-being, a blend of high-tech enterprise, research institutions, and a deep appreciation for the natural world that surrounds it. The cultural pulse of Boulder beats with an energetic yet mindful rhythm, reflecting its inhabitants' embrace of an active, conscious lifestyle. The University of Colorado Boulder stands as a beacon of learning and discovery, its presence infusing the city with a vibrant intellectual spirit. Visitors and residents alike find solace and inspiration at the iconic Chautauqua Park, a gateway to the wild beauty of the mountains. Boulder's commitment to sustainability and outdoor pursuits is evident in its numerous festivals and events, drawing people from far and wide. Renowned figures in science, athletics, and the arts have found a home here, contributing to Boulder's unique character as a place where intellect and nature intertwine.
Live animated radar for Boulder and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.014986°N, 105.270546°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 80302, 80310, 80301, 80303, 80304 |
| Area Code | 303, 720 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Boulder, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Boulder, Colorado, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Boulder includes coordinates 40.014986°N, 105.270546°W, situated in Boulder County. ZIP code 80302, 80310, 80301, 80303, 80304. Telephone area code: 303, 720. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
