Grand Junction, Colorado Weather
Grand Junction, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Grand Junction, Mesa County.
Full aviation weather for Grand Junction is published on the Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT) page, 7 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. 3 airfields within reach of Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction: Westwinds Airport (KD17) 49 km · Blake Field (KAJZ) 52 km
Conditions reported at KGJT describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Grand Junction specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction unfolds against a backdrop of dramatic mesas, its arid landscape sculpted by the confluence of the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers. It lies 109.9 miles west of Bayamón, PR (from Bayamón, PR: bearing 280°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west-south-west of Clifton. This high desert setting, where the sun paints the sandstone in hues of ochre and rose, has shaped its history from ancient human habitation to its establishment as a vital transportation hub during the railroad's westward expansion. The fertile valleys, irrigated by the very rivers that define its geography, now support a thriving agricultural economy, particularly known for its fruit orchards and vineyards that benefit from the region's long, warm growing season. The spirit of enterprise, born from the need to conquer a challenging environment, still echoes in the bustling downtown and the surrounding ranches that dot the plains. The cultural character of Grand Junction is one of resilient optimism, a blend of frontier pragmatism and an appreciation for the natural world's grandeur. Dominating the skyline are the striking formations of the Colorado National Monument, a testament to geological time and a constant invitation to explore its canyons and vistas. Colorado Mesa University contributes a youthful energy, fostering intellectual curiosity amidst the ancient landscape. While professional sports teams may not define its identity, the love for outdoor recreation, from hiking in the Monument to cycling along the river trails, is palpable. Major events often celebrate the region's agricultural bounty and its connection to the land, drawing people together under the vast western sky. Though no single global icon calls Grand Junction home, its citizens are proud of their unique place in the American West, a testament to lives lived in harmony with a powerful environment.
Live animated radar for Grand Junction 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 | Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.06387°N, 108.550649°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 81501, 81503, 81502, 81504, 81505 |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Grand Junction, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction includes coordinates 39.063870°N, 108.550649°W, situated in Mesa County. ZIP code 81501, 81503, 81502, 81504, 81505. 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. 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.
