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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
82°
Partly cloudy
Feels 77° · Wind 8 mph · Humidity 24%
AmericanNOAA GFS
84°
Overcast
Feels 76° · Wind 12 mph · Humidity 20%
EuropeanECMWF
84°
Mainly clear
Feels 82° · Wind 3 mph · Humidity 27%

Latest for Rifle: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 82° Partly cloudy · American (NOAA GFS): 84° Overcast · European (ECMWF): 84° Mainly clear.

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Rifle and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Rifle, CO is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 92°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 16°F), with roughly 23 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Rifle right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Rifle climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
32°
17°
Feb
35°
16°
Mar
41°
23°
Apr
55°
32°
May
70°
41°
Jun
83°
54°
Jul
92°
59°
Aug
89°
60°
Sep
82°
51°
Oct
69°
41°
Nov
46°
24°
Dec
38°
18°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
87±1.3°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
81±1.9°F93±2.2 mph4972% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in Rifle today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Rifle today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Rifle today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Rifle and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Rifle?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Rifle forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Rifle?
July is typically the warmest month in Rifle, with average highs around 92°F.
How cold does Rifle get?
The coldest month in Rifle is February, when overnight lows average about 16°F.
How much rain does Rifle get?
Rifle sees roughly 23 in of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.

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