Wellston, Missouri Weather
Wellston, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Wellston, St. Louis County.
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About Wellston, Missouri
Wellston unfolds across the gentle, rolling terrain of St. Louis County, its landscape a mosaic of urban development and the persistent green of Missouri’s natural canvas. It lies 1.3 miles north-north-east of University City, MO (from University City, MO: bearing 25°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west-north-west of St. Louis. Here, the land slopes with a quiet grace, allowing for the spread of residential streets, the occasional cluster of businesses, and the enduring presence of mature trees that cast long, cool shadows as the afternoon sun begins its descent. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries a damp, earthy fragrance, a subtle reminder of the region’s fertile soil. Streets are lined with a mix of architectural styles, from sturdy brick bungalows to more modern constructions, each telling a silent story of the decades that have shaped Wellston. The sky above often holds a soft, diffused light, lending a painterly quality to the scene, particularly in the late afternoon as the day’s heat begins to wane. The history of Wellston is interwoven with the growth of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, its development spurred by westward expansion and the burgeoning industrial might of the early 20th century. Once a significant hub for manufacturing, particularly in the realm of textiles and electrical components, Wellston’s economic character has shifted over time, embracing a more diversified commercial base that now includes retail, services, and a growing number of small businesses. The legacy of its industrial past is still visible in the sturdy, often repurposed buildings that dot the landscape, a testament to the hard work and ingenuity of generations. While not a destination defined by grand landmarks, Wellston possesses a distinct local character, a sense of community fostered by its long-standing neighborhoods and the everyday rhythms of its residents navigating their familiar streets.
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| Location | Wellston, St. Louis County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 38.672829°N, 90.299281°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 63133 |
| Area Code | 314 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wellston, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wellston, Missouri, 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 Wellston includes coordinates 38.672829°N, 90.299281°W, situated in St. Louis County. ZIP code 63133. 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. 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.
