Marvel, Colorado Weather
Marvel, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Marvel, La Plata County.
Full aviation weather for Marvel is published on the Animas Air Park (K00C) page, 25 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. 4 airfields within reach of Marvel 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 Marvel: Durango La Plata County Airport (KDRO) 33 km · Four Corners Regional Airport (KFMN) 42 km · Cortez Municipal Airport (KCEZ) 49 km
Conditions reported at K00C describe the airfield itself. Weather 25 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Marvel specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Marvel.
About Marvel, Colorado
Marvel, Colorado, unfolds as a broad expanse of ochre earth where the sky seems to stretch into infinity. It lies 27.0 miles north of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 11°T), and is situated 17.6 miles south-west of Durango. The landscape here is a study in gentle, rolling terrain, punctuated by the occasional stark beauty of weathered rock formations that catch the late afternoon sun in shades of burnt sienna and deep rust. Sagebrush, hardy and tenacious, carpets the lowlands, its dusty green scent mingling with the dry, clean air that carries the faint whisper of wind through sparse grasses. Distant mesas, their summits softened by the haze of distance, stand as silent sentinels against the horizon, their contours suggesting ancient, patient artistry. The light in Marvel possesses a particular clarity, especially as evening approaches, transforming the muted tones of the land into a subtle, glowing tapestry. The history of Marvel is intrinsically tied to the land's agricultural promise, a legacy evident in the scattered ranches and fields that still dot the vicinity, though the economy has shifted. Once a hub for livestock and a testament to the enduring spirit of those who sought to cultivate this semi-arid environment, Marvel now finds its economic pulse in a more varied rhythm, with some residents commuting to larger centers for work while others continue the traditions of ranching and farming. The very air seems to hold a quiet resilience, a reflection of generations who have adapted to the challenges and embraced the stark beauty of this corner of La Plata County. A distinctive character imbues Marvel, a sense of self-sufficiency born from its remoteness and the vast, open spaces that define its existence.
Live animated radar for Marvel 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 | Marvel, La Plata County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 37.1125°N, 108.126741°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 81326, 81329 |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Marvel, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Marvel, 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 Marvel includes coordinates 37.112500°N, 108.126741°W, situated in La Plata County. ZIP code 81326, 81329. 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.
