Dillon, Colorado Weather
Dillon, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Dillon, Summit County.
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About Dillon, Colorado
Dillon, a jewel of Summit County, lies cradled by the imposing, snow-dusted peaks of the Rockies, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and the persistent breath of wind. It lies 47.5 miles west of Dakota Ridge, CO (from Dakota Ridge, CO: bearing 273°T), and is situated 1.7 miles east of Silverthorne. The air here, thin and crisp, carries the scent of pine and the distant murmur of the Blue River, a waterway that has shaped this valley for millennia. The town itself, a vibrant cluster of buildings, seems to cling to the lower slopes, its streets alive with the hurried steps of skiers and the slower amble of those who have found a permanent haven in this high-altitude embrace. The very stones underfoot feel worn smooth by the passage of seasons, by the boots of prospectors and the skis of adventurers alike. The story of Dillon is inextricably linked to the veins of silver that once pulsed beneath these mountains, a history that echoes in the sturdy, practical architecture and the enduring spirit of its people. Though the boom of the mines has long since faded, the town has reinvented itself, its economy now fueled by the magnetic allure of its surrounding ski resorts and the year-round promise of outdoor recreation. Dillon Reservoir, a vast expanse of sapphire blue, offers a tranquil counterpoint to the rugged peaks, its shores a popular gathering place for summer boating and winter ice fishing. This is a place where the ghosts of the past mingle with the vibrant present, a community that draws strength from its wild, untamed surroundings.
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| Location | Dillon, Summit County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.630264°N, 106.043352°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 80435 |
| Area Code | 303, 720 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Dillon, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dillon, 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 Dillon includes coordinates 39.630264°N, 106.043352°W, situated in Summit County. ZIP code 80435. 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. 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.
