Kittredge, Colorado Weather
Kittredge, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Kittredge, Jefferson County.
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About Kittredge, Colorado
Kittredge lives in the embrace of the foothills, where the land begins its steep ascent toward the Rockies. It lies 8.7 miles west-north-west of Dakota Ridge, CO (from Dakota Ridge, CO: bearing 294°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-west of Golden. The South Platte River, a ribbon of cool, flowing water, carves its way through the valley, its banks lined with cottonwoods whose leaves catch the sunlight in a thousand tiny, shimmering flashes. Sagebrush and hardy grasses carpet the slopes, punctuated by the stoic forms of ponderosa pines, their bark rough and aromatic, releasing a faint, spicy scent into the crisp mountain air. The sky here is a vast, often brilliant blue, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds that cast fleeting shadows across the terrain. The character of Kittredge is one of resilient beauty, a place shaped by the elements and by the quiet persistence of life in a rugged landscape. The history of Kittredge is intrinsically tied to the westward expansion and the allure of precious metals. While the boomtown days have long since faded, echoes of that era remain in the spirit of its residents and the enduring charm of its early structures. Today, the local economy, while not dominated by a single industry, draws strength from its proximity to Denver, serving as a haven for those seeking a more serene lifestyle while remaining connected to urban amenities. Outdoor recreation plays a significant role, with the nearby foothills offering ample opportunities for hiking, fishing in the South Platte, and simply breathing in the clean, pine-scented air. Kittredge itself holds a quiet dignity, a place where the rhythm of days is often dictated by the passage of the sun and the gentle murmur of the river.
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| Location | Kittredge, Jefferson County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.65471°N, 105.299714°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 80457, 80439 |
| Area Code | 303, 720 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Kittredge, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kittredge, 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 Kittredge includes coordinates 39.654710°N, 105.299714°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 80457, 80439. 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.
