Velda City, Missouri Weather
Velda City, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Velda City, St. Louis County.
Full aviation weather for Velda City is published on the St. Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL) page, 9 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Velda City have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Velda City: St Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) 18 km · Creve Coeur Airport (K1H0) 19 km · St Charles County Regional Airport/Smartt Field (KSET) 29 km · St Louis Regional Airport (KALN) 31 km · Spirit of St Louis Airport (KSUS) 31 km
Conditions reported at KSTL describe the airfield itself. Weather 9 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Velda City specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Velda City, Missouri
Velda City rests in the rolling terrain of St. Louis County, a landscape painted with the soft greens of suburban lawns and the deeper hues of mature oak and maple trees. It lies 2.8 miles north-north-east of University City, MO (from University City, MO: bearing 18°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-west of St. Louis. The land here breathes a gentle undulation, rising and falling in broad strokes that guide the eye towards the horizon. Streets, like veins, follow these natural contours, lined with homes that present a quiet, unpretentious face to the world. During the late afternoon, especially in the warmer months, the sunlight slants through the leaves, casting a dappled, almost liquid gold across the sidewalks and driveways, imbuing the ordinary with a fleeting, luminous quality. The air, often carrying the scent of freshly cut grass and distant charcoal grills, hums with a low, steady energy, the murmur of a community comfortably at ease with its surroundings. The history of Velda City is a quiet counterpoint to the grander narratives of its larger neighbors, a story woven from the practicalities of early 20th-century growth and the steady expansion of suburban life. Its development was spurred by the burgeoning industries of the broader metropolitan area, offering a haven for families seeking space and a sense of community away from the denser urban core. While no single iconic landmark defines Velda City, its character is found in the familiar rhythm of its days: the morning rush of commuters, the midday quiet punctuated by lawnmowers, and the evening return of residents to their homes. The local economy, like many in its vicinity, is largely supported by service industries and retail, with a strong emphasis on local businesses that contribute to the town's approachable, neighborly atmosphere. This unassuming foundation allows Velda City to maintain a distinct, grounded identity, a testament to the enduring appeal of well-established, comfortable living.
Live animated radar for Velda City and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Velda City, St. Louis County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 38.6941°N, 90.2934°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 63121 |
| Area Code | 314 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Velda City, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Velda City, Missouri, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Velda City includes coordinates 38.694100°N, 90.293400°W, situated in St. Louis County. ZIP code 63121. Telephone area code: 314. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
