Matheson, Colorado Weather
Matheson, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Matheson, Elbert County.
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About Matheson, Colorado
Matheson, Colorado, exists under a sky so vast it seems to stretch the very notion of horizon. It lies 48.4 miles east-south-east of Parker, CO (from Parker, CO: bearing 119°T), and is situated 16.5 miles west-south-west of Limon. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a gentle sweep of prairie grasses rippling like a muted green ocean under the persistent wind. Arid scrub and hardy wildflowers cling to the earth, their resilience a quiet testament to the unforgiving beauty of this high plains country. The air, when it’s not carrying the scent of sun-baked dust, often holds a crispness that hints at the distant Rockies, a promise of elevation and a more profound chill. The light here is a character in itself, particularly in the late afternoon, when it bleeds across the plains in hues of ochre and rose, softening the hard edges of the landscape and casting long, melancholic shadows. The history of Matheson is tied to the tenacious spirit of those who sought to tame this open country, an echo of the homesteading era and the enduring allure of the American West. The local economy, as it has for generations, leans heavily on agriculture, with ranches and farms dotting the surrounding terrain, their livelihoods dictated by the capricious generosity of the weather. There are no grand monuments or bustling attractions in Matheson; its distinction lies in its quietude, in the unhurried rhythm of a place where the land still dictates the pace of life. The wind, a constant companion, whispers tales of earlier days, of cattle drives and the slow, steady march of progress across this wide, open stage.
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| Location | Matheson, Elbert County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.171655°N, 103.975512°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 80830 |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Matheson, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Matheson, 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 Matheson includes coordinates 39.171655°N, 103.975512°W, situated in Elbert County. ZIP code 80830. Telephone area code: 970. 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.
