Denton, Texas Weather
Denton, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Denton, Denton County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Denton. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Denton is published on the Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO) page, 6 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 Denton 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 Denton: Vultures Row Airport (K6X6) 14 km · Prose Field (KXA0) 16 km · Aero Valley Airport (K52F) 20 km · Tailwheel Acres Airport (KX16) 29 km · Lazy G Bar Ranch Airport (K09T) 35 km
Conditions reported at KDTO describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Denton specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Denton, Texas
Denton’s gentle elevation hints at its place within the broader North Texas landscape, where the land rolls softly eastward toward the Trinity River basin. It lies 11.9 miles west-north-west of Little Elm, TX (from Little Elm, TX: bearing 288°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north-west of Corinth. This area, historically shaped by prairies and occasional woodlands, offered fertile ground for early settlers drawn to its agricultural promise. The founding of Denton in the mid-19th century was intrinsically tied to the region's agrarian roots, with cotton and livestock forming the backbone of its early economy. Over time, this agricultural foundation evolved, with the city becoming a hub for education and commerce, its economy diversifying to include manufacturing and technology while retaining a connection to its rural heritage, a connection felt in the wide, open skies that often preside over its days. The cultural character of Denton is vibrantly expressed through its lively arts scene and its enduring commitment to education, particularly through its renowned universities. These institutions not only shape the city's intellectual landscape but also contribute to a youthful, energetic spirit that permeates daily life, a feeling amplified by the warm Texas sun on its streets. Landmark sites, such as the historic Denton Square with its iconic courthouse, serve as gathering places, echoing the town’s long history. Denton is also known for its significant contributions to music, a legacy carried by many artists who have called it home, and its annual film festival draws creative minds from across the country. The city hums with a unique rhythm, a blend of academic pursuits and artistic exploration that defines its distinctive identity.
Live animated radar for Denton 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 | Denton, Denton County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 33.214841°N, 97.133068°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 76201, 79510, 76207 |
| Area Code | 806, 817 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Denton, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Denton, 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 Denton includes coordinates 33.214841°N, 97.133068°W, situated in Denton County. ZIP code 76201, 79510, 76207. Telephone area code: 806, 817. 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.
