Piedra, Colorado Weather
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About Piedra, Colorado
Piedra rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the San Juan Mountains begin their dramatic ascent, their snow-capped peaks a constant, silent promise against the brilliant blue of the Colorado sky. It lies 59.3 miles north-east of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 54°T), and is situated 14.2 miles east of Bayfield. The land here is a study in contrasts: ochre-colored earth, baked hard by the summer sun, gives way to the surprising emerald of cottonwood groves that trace the winding path of the Piedra River, a ribbon of cool, clear water that sings its way through the landscape. Sagebrush, resilient and fragrant, carpets the higher, drier slopes, their silvery-green leaves shimmering in the afternoon light, while distant mesas rise like ancient, petrified waves, their layered strata whispering tales of eons. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of pine resin and damp earth, a palpable freshness that invigorates the senses and hints at the wildness that still holds sway here. The history of Piedra is inextricably tied to the rhythm of the seasons and the bounty of the land, a legacy shaped by ranching and the hardy spirit of those who chose to make their lives in this rugged country. For generations, cattle have grazed these expansive pastures, their lowing a familiar sound that drifts across the valley, a testament to an economy built on open range and honest labor. The Piedra River, more than just a picturesque waterway, has always been the lifeblood of this community, its waters irrigating fields and providing a vital resource for both agriculture and the occasional prospector who once dreamed of striking it rich in the surrounding hills. There's a quiet dignity to Piedra, a sense that time moves a little differently here, unhurried by the clamor of the outside world, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the vast skies, the enduring mountains, and the simple beauty of a life lived close to the earth.
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| Location | Piedra, Archuleta County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 37.223614°N, 107.340881°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 81122, 81147 |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Piedra, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Piedra, 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 Piedra includes coordinates 37.223614°N, 107.340881°W, situated in Archuleta County. ZIP code 81122, 81147. 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.
