Dickinson, Texas Weather
Dickinson, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Dickinson, Galveston County.
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About Dickinson, Texas
Dickinson, a place where the Gulf Coast's humid breath mingles with the scent of pine, unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle slopes and the persistent whisper of unseen waterways. It lies 4.2 miles south-east of League City, TX (from League City, TX: bearing 141°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-south-east of Clear Lake Area. The sky here often holds a vastness that seems to stretch beyond the horizon, a pale canvas against which the vibrant green of marsh grasses and the stoic forms of live oaks etch their presence. During the late afternoon, the sun, a molten disc descending towards the west, casts long, languid shadows that pool in the hollows of the land, imbuing the air with a peculiar, golden stillness that settles over the scattered homes and businesses. The very texture of the earth, a rich, dark loam, feels alive, hinting at the cycles of growth and decay that define this coastal plain. The history of Dickinson is a narrative woven from threads of agricultural endeavor and the enduring spirit of those who sought a life close to the water. Once a region rich in cotton and citrus, its fertile soil now supports a diverse local economy, with a growing presence in the petrochemical industry, a stark contrast to the quiet beauty of its natural surroundings. The legacy of early settlers, their resilience against the elements and their connection to the ebb and flow of the nearby bays, can still be felt in the unhurried pace of daily life. Though not a destination for grand pronouncements, Dickinson offers a singular charm, a testament to the persistent, understated beauty of the Texas coast, where the rhythm of the tides and the murmur of the wind tell stories of endurance.
Live animated radar for Dickinson and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.460788°N, 95.051317°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 77539 |
| Area Code | 281 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Dickinson, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dickinson, 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 Dickinson includes coordinates 29.460788°N, 95.051317°W, situated in Galveston County. ZIP code 77539. Telephone area code: 281. 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.
