Weather in Rifle, CO
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 81650
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
54°3% rain59°2% rain63°1% rain67°1% rain70°1% rain
72°2% rain72°2% rain72°2% rain71°3% rain
69°6% rain64°4% rain
60°9% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 9%).
It feels like 51°F with winds near 2 mph.
70°F, 1% rain chance and 5 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 11 mph.
Current temperature is 54°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 9%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Rifle
Colorado weather changes quickly with elevation. The eastern plains, Front Range and high mountains can have very different temperatures, wind, snow and thunderstorm conditions on the same day.
Rifle is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 39.53°N latitude and 107.78°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Rifle weather today
Sunny and 54°F in Rifle, CO. Today's high is 72°F with a 4% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 58%, pressure is 30.11 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Rifle
Sunrise is at 07:02 AM and sunset is at 07:02 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 73°F and a low near 49°F. The maximum rain chance is 9%.