Niwot, Colorado Weather
Niwot, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Niwot, Boulder County.
Full aviation weather for Niwot is published on the Vance Brand Airport (KLMO) 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. 6 airfields within reach of Niwot 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 Niwot: Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU) 9 km · Erie Municipal Airport (KEIK) 15 km · Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) 22 km · Platte Valley Airpark (K18V) 40 km · Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) 41 km
Conditions reported at KLMO describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Niwot specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Niwot.
About Niwot, Colorado
Niwot rests in the embrace of Colorado's Front Range foothills, a landscape where the dry, sun-baked prairie begins its gentle ascent towards the dramatic peaks that punctuate the western horizon. It lies 5.7 miles south-west of Longmont, CO (from Longmont, CO: bearing 220°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-east of Boulder. The air here carries the scent of sagebrush and sun-warmed earth, a subtle perfume that shifts with the prevailing winds. Low-slung buildings, painted in hues that echo the muted tones of the surrounding hills, line streets that feel both lived-in and serenely quiet, a testament to a place content in its own skin. The Big Thompson River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way nearby, its presence a constant, murmuring counterpoint to the vast, open sky that stretches endlessly overhead, its blue deepening to an astonishing sapphire as the afternoon wears on. The history of Niwot is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its settlers and the quiet persistence of its agricultural roots. Once a hub for farming and ranching, its economy has gracefully adapted, now fostering a vibrant mix of independent businesses and artisan shops that draw visitors seeking a more authentic Colorado experience. The town retains a palpable sense of its past, a legacy carried in the sturdy brickwork of its older structures and the welcoming smiles of its residents, many of whom trace their lineage back generations. Niwot's character is one of understated charm, a place where the pace of life allows for genuine connection, a quiet strength that belies its unassuming presence.
Live animated radar for Niwot 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 | Niwot, Boulder County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.103874°N, 105.170819°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 80544 |
| Area Code | 303, 720 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Niwot, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Niwot, 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 Niwot includes coordinates 40.103874°N, 105.170819°W, situated in Boulder County. ZIP code 80544. 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. 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.
