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Laurel, MD vs Boulder, CO

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On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Boulder. Laurel averages 207 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Boulder, Colorado gets 18.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. Laurel, Maryland gets 44.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Boulder averages 71.1 inches of snow per year. Laurel averages 13.2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Boulder, Colorado
Summer High: the July high is around 88.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.9
Rain: averages 18.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 71.1 inches of snow a year

Laurel, Maryland
Summer High: the July high is around 87.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23.7
Rain: averages 44.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13.2 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Boulder

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Boulder is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

7.1 / 10

September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Boulder, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Laurel

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Laurel is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Maryland.

7.3 / 10

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Laurel, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Laurel, MD	Boulder, CO
January	42° / 24°	47° / 19°
February	46° / 26°	48° / 20°
March	54° / 33°	55° / 27°
April	66° / 43°	62° / 34°
May	75° / 53°	72° / 43°
June	83° / 62°	82° / 51°
July	88° / 67°	88° / 57°
August	86° / 66°	86° / 55°
September	79° / 58°	78° / 46°
October	68° / 46°	66° / 36°
November	57° / 36°	54° / 26°
December	46° / 28°	45° / 18°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Laurel / Boulder

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	25 / 28	9 / 5	2 / 5
February	0 / 0	22 / 25	8 / 5	1 / 5
March	0 / 0	14 / 23	10 / 7	0 / 6
April	0 / 0	3 / 13	10 / 9	0 / 4
May	1 / 1	0 / 2	11 / 11	0 / 1
June	5 / 6	0 / 0	9 / 9	0 / 0
July	12 / 14	0 / 0	10 / 9	0 / 0
August	8 / 9	0 / 0	8 / 10	0 / 0
September	2 / 3	0 / 1	8 / 7	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	2 / 10	8 / 6	0 / 2
November	0 / 0	10 / 22	8 / 5	0 / 4
December	0 / 0	21 / 28	9 / 5	1 / 5

July is the hottest month for Laurel with an average high temperature of 87.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Maryland. In Laurel, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Laurel are September, May and June.

July is the hottest month for Boulder with an average high temperature of 88.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Boulder, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Boulder are September, June and May.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Laurel with an average of 23.7°. This is colder than most places in Maryland.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Boulder with an average of 18.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

In Laurel, there are 28.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Maryland.

In Boulder, there are 32.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In Laurel, there are 97.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Boulder, there are 151.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Laurel, there are 0.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Boulder, there are 5.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

May is the wettest month in Laurel with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.5 inches in Laurel means that it is wetter than most places in Maryland.

May is the wettest month in Boulder with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 37% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.1 inches in Boulder means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.

May is the rainiest month in Laurel with 10.5 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.9 rainy days. There are 108.2 rainy days annually in Laurel, which is less rainy than most places in Maryland. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Boulder with 10.5 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.7 rainy days. There are 88.0 rainy days annually in Boulder, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Laurel means that it is less snowy than most places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 71.1 inches in Boulder means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.

January is the snowiest month in Laurel with 4.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

March is the snowiest month in Boulder with 14.3 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Laurel, MD vs Boulder, CO

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Laurel / Boulder

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Laurel with an average of 23.7°. This is colder than most places in Maryland.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Boulder with an average of 18.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

In Laurel, there are 28.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Maryland.

In Boulder, there are 32.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In Laurel, there are 97.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Boulder, there are 151.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Laurel, there are 0.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Boulder, there are 5.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Laurel means that it is less snowy than most places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 71.1 inches in Boulder means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.

January is the snowiest month in Laurel with 4.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

March is the snowiest month in Boulder with 14.3 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Laurel / Boulder

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Laurel with an average of 23.7°. This is colder than most places in Maryland.December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Boulder with an average of 18.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

In Laurel, there are 28.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Maryland.In Boulder, there are 32.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In Laurel, there are 97.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Maryland.In Boulder, there are 151.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Laurel, there are 0.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maryland.In Boulder, there are 5.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Laurel means that it is less snowy than most places in Maryland.An annual snowfall of 71.1 inches in Boulder means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.

January is the snowiest month in Laurel with 4.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.March is the snowiest month in Boulder with 14.3 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Laurel with an average of 23.7°. This is colder than most places in Maryland.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Boulder with an average of 18.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

In Laurel, there are 28.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Maryland.

In Boulder, there are 32.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In Laurel, there are 97.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Boulder, there are 151.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Laurel, there are 0.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Boulder, there are 5.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Laurel means that it is less snowy than most places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 71.1 inches in Boulder means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.

January is the snowiest month in Laurel with 4.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

March is the snowiest month in Boulder with 14.3 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.