Carey, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Carey, Childress County.
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Carey unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the sky seems to stretch infinitely. It lies 99.9 miles east-south-east of Amarillo, TX (from Amarillo, TX: bearing 121°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-north-west of Childress. The landscape here is a study in muted earth tones, a testament to the persistent, wind-sculpted terrain of the High Plains. Rolling swells of grassland, punctuated by the occasional hardy mesquite tree, dominate the horizon, their subtle contours softened by the perpetual caress of the breeze. In the distance, the land flattens into a vast, open plain, giving the impression of a world laid bare, where the elements hold sway and the light, especially in the late afternoon, paints the sky in hues of ochre and rose before surrendering to the deep indigo of evening. The story of Carey is inextricably linked to the soil and the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. This is country shaped by the cycles of agriculture, where the cultivation of cotton and grain has long been the lifeblood of the community. The echoes of ranching traditions still resonate, a reminder of the open range that once defined this land. Life in Carey moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the quiet hum of its local businesses, a rhythm that fosters a deep sense of connection among its residents. While not a place of grand monuments, the unassuming charm of its main street, where the scent of dust mingles with the aroma of coffee from the local diner, speaks volumes of its enduring character.
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| Location | Carey, Childress County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 34.471173°N, 100.325673°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 79201, 79230 |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Carey, Texas, 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 Carey includes coordinates 34.471173°N, 100.325673°W, situated in Childress County. ZIP code 79201, 79230. Telephone area code: 806. 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.