Niwot, Colorado Weather
Niwot, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Niwot, Boulder County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
