Penrose, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Penrose, Fremont County.
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Penrose rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, a place where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains begin their majestic rise to the south, their snow-capped peaks a distant, stoic promise against the vast Colorado sky. It lies 17.1 miles west-north-west of Pueblo West, CO (from Pueblo West, CO: bearing 288°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east-north-east of Florence. Rolling hills, covered in a patchwork of sagebrush and hardy grasses, cradle the gentle curves of the land, and the air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of piñon pine. The Arkansas River, a ribbon of silver, flows nearby, its presence a constant murmur, shaping the fertile strips of land that lie along its banks. The character of Penrose is one of quiet resilience, a community that has learned to draw strength from the immense, unyielding beauty of its surroundings. The roots of Penrose run deep into the agricultural heritage of Fremont County, a history built on the bounty of the land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and abundant sunshine, cultivated fields that still define the agricultural rhythm of the area, yielding crops that speak of hard work and enduring spirit. While mining once played a significant role in the broader region, Penrose itself has maintained a steadfast connection to farming and ranching, its economy a testament to the enduring value of the earth. The distinctive scent of alfalfa, particularly during harvest season, often hangs in the air, a sweet, earthy fragrance that is as much a part of Penrose as the distant mountains. It is a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons, a gentle hum of activity that resonates with the natural world.
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| Location | Penrose, Fremont County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 38.425°N, 105.022762°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 81240 |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Penrose, 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 Penrose includes coordinates 38.425000°N, 105.022762°W, situated in Fremont County. ZIP code 81240. 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. 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.