Larkspur, Colorado Weather
Larkspur, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Larkspur, Douglas County.
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About Larkspur, Colorado
Larkspur lies where the plains begin their hesitant climb towards the foothills, a place where the horizon stretches wide and the sky feels vast enough to hold all your thoughts. It lies 10.1 miles south of Castle Rock, CO (from Castle Rock, CO: bearing 190°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north of Monument. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a palette of sun-baked ochre and sagebrush green, crisscrossed by dry washes that whisper of infrequent but powerful rains. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, tinged with the resinous aroma of scattered ponderosa pines and the subtle sweetness of wild grasses. Occasionally, a hawk will circle lazily overhead, a dark silhouette against the immense blue, its silent vigil a constant reminder of the wildness that still holds sway just beyond the scattered ranches and quiet homes. The history of Larkspur is written in the broad strokes of westward expansion and the quiet resilience of those who chose to build lives on this open ground. Once a stop along a vital railway line, its economy, like many in Douglas County, has diversified from its agricultural roots, now supporting a blend of small businesses and residents who commute to larger centers. The distinctive character of Larkspur is one of understated charm, a place where neighbours still know each other’s names and the rhythm of life is dictated more by the changing seasons than by the clamour of urban development. The nearby open spaces, remnants of a ranching heritage, offer a sense of enduring connection to the land, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this corner of Colorado.
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| Location | Larkspur, Douglas County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.228602°N, 104.887203°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 80118 |
| Area Code | 303, 720 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Larkspur, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Larkspur, 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 Larkspur includes coordinates 39.228602°N, 104.887203°W, situated in Douglas County. ZIP code 80118. 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.
