Galveston, Texas Weather
Galveston, 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 Galveston, Galveston County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Galveston. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Galveston is published on the Scholes International At Galveston Airport (KGLS) page, 7 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 Galveston 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 Galveston: La Porte Municipal Airport (KT41) 48 km · Ellington Airport (KEFD) 49 km · Pearland Regional Airport (KLVJ) 50 km · RWJ Airpark (K54T) 51 km · Chambers County Airport (KT00) 54 km
Conditions reported at KGLS describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Galveston specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Galveston, Texas
Galveston, a barrier island cradled by the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay, possesses a geography shaped by water and wind. It lies 8.5 miles south-east of Texas City, TX (from Texas City, TX: bearing 132°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-south-west of Port Bolivar. Its low-lying terrain, a gentle rise from the sea, has long been both a blessing and a challenge, influencing its history as a pivotal port and a resilient community. The island's economy, historically tied to maritime trade and shipping, now also embraces tourism, drawing visitors to its sandy shores and vibrant atmosphere. The air here, thick with the scent of salt and distant brine, carries the echoes of hurricanes and prosperity, a constant reminder of the island's intimate relationship with the Gulf’s powerful moods. Galveston’s cultural character is a rich blend of Southern charm and coastal resilience, a spirit forged in the crucible of shared experience and the enduring beauty of its surroundings. The Strand Historic District, with its beautifully preserved Victorian architecture, stands as a testament to Galveston's opulent past, a time when it was known as the "Queen of the Gulf." While no major universities call Galveston home, the University of Texas Medical Branch has a significant presence, anchoring a commitment to science and health. The island's artistic soul is evident in its numerous galleries and the annual Dickens on The Strand festival, a beloved tradition that transforms the historic streets. Though the island has seen its share of struggles, the enduring spirit of Galveston, personified by individuals who have navigated its tides, continues to define its unique identity.
Live animated radar for Galveston 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 | Galveston, Galveston County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.301389°N, 94.797778°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 77550, 77551, 77552, 77553, 77554 |
| Area Code | 281 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Galveston, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Galveston, 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 Galveston includes coordinates 29.301389°N, 94.797778°W, situated in Galveston County. ZIP code 77550, 77551, 77552, 77553, 77554. 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. 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.
