Lake Dunlap, Texas Weather
Lake Dunlap, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lake Dunlap, Guadalupe County.
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About Lake Dunlap, Texas
Lake Dunlap unfurls its placid surface under a wide Texas sky, a tranquil reservoir where the Guadalupe River once flowed more freely. It lies 3.7 miles east-south-east of New Braunfels, TX (from New Braunfels, TX: bearing 121°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-west of Seguin. Gentle hills, cloaked in the resilient green of live oaks and cedar, embrace the water's edge, their slopes softened by the persistent Texas sun. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle and the earthy scent of damp soil after a summer shower, a subtle perfume that clings to the humid afternoons. Here and there, weathered docks jut out into the cool, clear depths, their timbers bleached by years of sun and water, inviting quiet contemplation or the splash of a jumping fish. The character of Lake Dunlap is one of quiet repose, a place where the land and water have found a comfortable, enduring harmony. This stretch of the Guadalupe River was tamed in the early 20th century, a dam built to harness its power and create a more predictable waterway for agriculture and burgeoning industry. The fertile lands surrounding Lake Dunlap have long supported cattle ranches and cotton fields, their bounty historically shaping the local economy. While the agricultural roots remain, the lake itself has become a significant draw, fostering a vibrant recreational economy. Boating, fishing, and watersports are the lifeblood of many lakeside businesses, with families gathering on weekends to enjoy the cool embrace of the water. The spirit of Lake Dunlap is one of enduring connection to the land and the river, a place where the echoes of past generations mingle with the present-day laughter of those who find solace and joy on its shimmering waters.
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| Location | Lake Dunlap, Guadalupe County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.675781°N, 98.07223°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78130 |
| Area Code | 210 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake Dunlap, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Dunlap, 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 Lake Dunlap includes coordinates 29.675781°N, 98.072230°W, situated in Guadalupe County. ZIP code 78130. Telephone area code: 210. 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.
