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Hourly forecast

Rifle, Colorado 81650

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Rifle, Colorado 81650. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

88°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms32% rain
86°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms28% rain
85°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms26% rain
82°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms21% rain
77°Slight Chance Rain Showers16% rain
74°Slight Chance Rain Showers17% rain
71°Slight Chance Rain Showers18% rain
69°Slight Chance Rain Showers21% rain

Next 24 hours

Rain Timeline

Highest chance 32%

Scattered precipitation is possible. The highest official hourly chance is 32%; check the radar before heading out.

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Official NWS outlook

7-Day Forecast

High / low temperatures

Today

91°58°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
32%
Wind
WNW 10 mph
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
7:58 PM

Mon

92°57°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
21%
Wind
NNE 0 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
7:56 PM

Tue

92°56°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
16%
Wind
WNW 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
7:55 PM

Wed

92°57°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
20%
Wind
SSW 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
7:53 PM

Thu

92°57°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
18%
Wind
SSW 0 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
7:52 PM

Fri

94°57°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
7%
Wind
SSE 0 to 15 mph
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
7:50 PM

Sat

93°57°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
14%
Wind
S 5 to 15 mph
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Sunset
7:49 PM

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Weather for a healthier day

Healthy Weather

Real Feel82°F
Good conditions for walking

Conditions look reasonable, but stay alert for quick weather changes.

WindWNW10 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 3 AM–5 AM

Walking: 9% average rain chance, near 62°F.

Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualityRifle, Colorado 81650
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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now32%next hour
Humidity27%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Noticeable breeze with generally minor outdoor impact.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance32%
Dew point45°F
Active alertsNone

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