Bayfield, Colorado Weather
Bayfield, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Bayfield, La Plata County.
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About Bayfield, Colorado
Bayfield unfolds against a backdrop of rugged Western Colorado grandeur, where the San Juan Mountains begin their dramatic ascent, their peaks often dusted with snow even into late spring. It lies 48.5 miles north-east of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 45°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-north-east of Ignacio. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: rolling hills cloaked in piñon and juniper give way to steeper inclines carpeted with ponderosa pine and aspen, their leaves a vibrant shimmer in the autumn breeze. The Animas River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves its path nearby, feeding the fertile valley floor where ranches and farms spread out under an immense sky. The air itself carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the resinous tang of pine, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in on all sides. The roots of Bayfield run deep into the rich soil of agricultural pioneering and the enduring spirit of those who sought a life connected to the land. Historically, the area prospered through ranching and farming, a legacy that continues to define its local economy, with cattle grazing on open pastures and fields of alfalfa stretching towards the horizon. The Animas River Valley, irrigated by the very waters that shaped it, is a vital artery for this agricultural heartland, producing hay, fruit, and other produce that finds its way to regional markets. More recently, Bayfield has also seen the quiet hum of recreation, drawing visitors to its proximity to the San Juan National Forest, a vast expanse offering hiking, fishing, and a chance to immerse oneself in the breathtaking natural beauty that is the hallmark of this corner of La Plata County.
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| Location | Bayfield, La Plata County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 37.225559°N, 107.598112°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 81122 |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bayfield, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bayfield, Colorado, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Bayfield includes coordinates 37.225559°N, 107.598112°W, situated in La Plata County. ZIP code 81122. Telephone area code: 719. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
