Ellinger, 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, soil and crop conditions for Ellinger, Fayette County.
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Ellinger rests in a landscape of gentle swells and broad horizons, where the sun paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose at dusk, casting long, languid shadows across fields of ripening grain. It lies 49.4 miles west-north-west of Fulshear, TX (from Fulshear, TX: bearing 282°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of Hillcrest. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a summer shower, mingling with the distant hum of tractors and the occasional lowing of cattle. Oak trees, gnarled and ancient, stand as silent sentinels along the county roads, their branches reaching out like weathered arms, offering shade to the quiet lanes that wind through the fertile Fayette County soil. The very character of Ellinger is etched in the slow, deliberate unfolding of the seasons, a place where time seems to move with the steady, reassuring pulse of the agricultural year. The history of Ellinger is deeply intertwined with the rich soil and the spirit of its early settlers, a narrative of hard work and resilience woven into the fabric of this land. Originally settled by Czech immigrants, the town has retained a strong connection to its European heritage, evident in the enduring traditions and the warm hospitality of its people. The local economy, once dominated by cotton and corn, now thrives on a diverse agricultural base, with cattle ranching and specialty crops contributing to the enduring livelihood of the area. A distinctive landmark, the historic St. Mary's Catholic Church, stands as a testament to the faith and craftsmanship of generations past, its steeple a quiet beacon against the vast Texas sky. Life in Ellinger moves at a pace that allows for genuine connection, a place where neighbors know each other's names and the simple beauty of the land provides a constant, grounding presence.
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| Location | Ellinger, Fayette County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.839395°N, 96.705254°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78938 |
| Area Code | 830 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ellinger, 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 Ellinger includes coordinates 29.839395°N, 96.705254°W, situated in Fayette County. ZIP code 78938. Telephone area code: 830. 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.