Arvada, Colorado Weather
Arvada, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Arvada, Jefferson County.
Full aviation weather for Arvada is published on the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) page, 12 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 Arvada 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 Arvada: Erie Municipal Airport (KEIK) 23 km · Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU) 29 km · Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF) 31 km · Centennial Airport (KAPA) 33 km · Denver International Airport (KDEN) 36 km
Conditions reported at KBJC describe the airfield itself. Weather 12 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Arvada specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Arvada, Colorado
Arvada's landscape unfolds with a gentle grace, a transition from the High Plains onto the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It lies 2.6 miles north-north-west of Wheat Ridge, CO (from Wheat Ridge, CO: bearing 348°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-west of Denver. The land here, a sun-baked earth etched by arroyos, speaks of a history deeply tied to water and agriculture, where early settlers harnessed the flow of Clear Creek for their crops. This foundational reliance on the land shaped Arvada's early economy, evolving from a farming community to a more diversified hub that now supports a range of businesses and industries. The air, especially in late afternoon, often carries the dry, clean scent of sagebrush and distant pine, a subtle perfume of the high desert climate that defines the region. This geological setting, where the flat plains begin to ripple and rise, provides a constant, quiet reminder of the immense geological forces that shaped Colorado. The cultural character of Arvada is one of pragmatic friendliness, a community that has grown from its agricultural roots into a vibrant suburban center with a distinct identity. While the original homesteads have largely given way to modern homes, the spirit of neighborly connection persists, perhaps best observed in the lively atmosphere of its farmers' markets. Among its notable landmarks, the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities stands as a beacon of creative expression, hosting theater, art exhibitions, and music. For those seeking higher education, the presence of Metro State University of Denver's Arvada campus offers accessible learning opportunities. Although not a major professional sports hub, the local enthusiasm for teams like the Denver Broncos is a palpable force. The city also plays host to annual events that draw residents together, celebrating the unique blend of its past and present.
Live animated radar for Arvada 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.
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| Location | Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.802764°N, 105.087484°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 80002, 80005, 80001, 80003, 80004 |
| Area Code | 303, 720 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Arvada, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Arvada, 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 Arvada includes coordinates 39.802764°N, 105.087484°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 80002, 80005, 80001, 80003, 80004. 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.
