Ben Wheeler, Texas Weather
Ben Wheeler, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Ben Wheeler. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Ben Wheeler is published on the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (KTYR) page, 30 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. 4 airfields within reach of Ben Wheeler 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 Ben Wheeler: Mineola Wisener Field (K3F9) 31 km · Van Zandt County Regional Airport (K76F) 37 km · Wood County Airport - Collins Field (KJDD) 38 km
Conditions reported at KTYR describe the airfield itself. Weather 30 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Ben Wheeler specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Ben Wheeler.
About Ben Wheeler, Texas
Ben Wheeler rests where East Texas begins its gentle surrender to the piney woods, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald and ochre. It lies 24.4 miles west-north-west of Tyler, TX (from Tyler, TX: bearing 286°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-west of Van. Rolling hills, softened by decades of sun and rain, cradle fields that shimmer with dew in the early morning light, their horizons often softened by a haze that speaks of the humid air. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of storytellers, stand sentinel over pastures where cattle graze with a slow, deliberate grace. The air itself carries a quiet hum, a blend of buzzing insects and the distant murmur of life unfolding, a sound that seems to absorb into the very soil. The history of Ben Wheeler is a quiet echo of the land’s enduring strength, shaped by the resilience of those who first settled this rich soil, drawn by its promise of timber and fertile ground. Early livelihoods were woven from the bountiful pine forests, their scent a constant companion to the rhythm of sawmills and the hauling of lumber. Over time, the economy has shifted, finding new footing in agriculture and the steady pulse of small businesses that cater to the needs of its residents. A distinctive charm emanates from Ben Wheeler, a sense of a place that has held onto its roots, where the pace of life allows for conversation on front porches and an appreciation for the simple beauty of a sun-drenched afternoon.
Live animated radar for Ben Wheeler 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.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 32.445974°N, 95.703852°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 75754 |
| Area Code | 903 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ben Wheeler, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ben Wheeler, Texas, 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 Ben Wheeler includes coordinates 32.445974°N, 95.703852°W, situated in Van Zandt County. ZIP code 75754. Telephone area code: 903. 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.
