Glen Rose, Texas Weather
Glen Rose, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Glen Rose, Somervell County.
Full aviation weather for Glen Rose is published on the Granbury Regional Airport (KGDJ) page, 24 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. 5 airfields within reach of Glen Rose 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 Glen Rose: Cleburne Regional Airport (KCPT) 33 km · Fort Worth Spinks Airport (KFWS) 56 km · Parker County Airport (KWEA) 57 km · Sycamore Strip (K9F9) 58 km
Conditions reported at KGDJ describe the airfield itself. Weather 24 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Glen Rose specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Glen Rose.
About Glen Rose, Texas
Glen Rose unfolds across a landscape shaped by the persistent, meandering Paluxy River, a ribbon of life that has etched its way through the gentle but rugged terrain of Somervell County. It lies 22.9 miles west-south-west of Cleburne, TX (from Cleburne, TX: bearing 250°T), and is situated 14.5 miles south of Granbury. The land here breathes a dry, sun-baked air, punctuated by stands of hardy oak and cedar that cling to the low, rolling hills. The character of Glen Rose is one of quiet resilience, a place where the vast Texas sky feels both expansive and intimately close, casting a golden light that softens the edges of the day as dusk descends, painting the horizon in hues of amber and rose. The story of Glen Rose is deeply entwined with the fossilized footprints of creatures that walked this earth millions of years ago, a unique legacy that draws curious minds from far and wide to its famed dinosaur tracks. This ancient heritage forms a cornerstone of its identity, attracting visitors who come to explore the scientific marvels and the natural beauty of Dinosaur Valley State Park. Beyond the prehistoric allure, the local economy has long found its rhythm in agriculture and, more recently, in the burgeoning tourism industry that celebrates its distinctive paleontological treasures and the outdoor recreation offered by the river and its surrounding countryside. Glen Rose, with its blend of ancient history and modern-day charm, offers a palpable sense of place, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this Texas locale.
Live animated radar for Glen Rose 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.
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| Location | Glen Rose, Somervell County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 32.234587°N, 97.755306°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 76043 |
| Area Code | 817, 682 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Glen Rose, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Glen Rose, 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 Glen Rose includes coordinates 32.234587°N, 97.755306°W, situated in Somervell County. ZIP code 76043. Telephone area code: 817, 682. 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.
