Derby, Texas Weather
Derby, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Derby, Frio County.
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About Derby, Texas
Derby rests in a landscape shaped by the patient work of wind and water, where the South Texas Brush Country unfolds in a tapestry of mesquite, prickly pear, and scattered oaks. It lies 59.2 miles south-west of San Antonio, TX (from San Antonio, TX: bearing 221°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-south-west of Pearsall. The terrain, a subtle undulation rather than dramatic hills, offers wide vistas under a sky that seems to stretch perpetually, especially in the late afternoon when the light softens to a warm, honeyed hue. The air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and resilient vegetation, a constant reminder of the arid beauty that defines this corner of Frio County. Life here moves with a quiet deliberation, a steady pulse that echoes the slow growth of the native plants and the enduring spirit of the land. Though not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling industry, Derby holds its own history and character, deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the region. Its economy has long been tied to the fortunes of the land, with cattle ranching and farming providing sustenance and a way of life for generations. The echoes of the past are subtle, not shouted from monuments, but felt in the weathered barns and the enduring fences that trace property lines across the rolling land. Derby’s distinctiveness lies in its unpretentious resilience, a quiet dignity found in the enduring spirit of its people and the timeless beauty of the South Texas plains.
Live animated radar for Derby and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Derby, Frio County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 28.771365°N, 99.128644°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78017, 79326 |
| Area Code | 210, 726, 806 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Derby, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Derby, 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 Derby includes coordinates 28.771365°N, 99.128644°W, situated in Frio County. ZIP code 78017, 79326. Telephone area code: 210, 726, 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.
