Lockhart, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lockhart, Caldwell County.
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Lockhart rests upon the rolling Texas prairie, a landscape softened by gentle hills and punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of live oaks. It lies 14.3 miles east-south-east of Kyle, TX (from Kyle, TX: bearing 120°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-east of Uhland. The sky here often stretches wide and pale blue, a vast canvas that can shift to bruised purples and fiery oranges as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the scattered farmsteads and fields of mesquite and grassland in hues of amber and rose. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the faint sweetness of wildflowers that bloom with determined resilience. This is a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath, a quiet observer of the seasons and the lives that unfold within its embrace. The history of Lockhart is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, a legacy that still echoes in the quiet hum of its economy. For generations, the fertile soil has supported cattle ranches and cotton farms, their prosperity often dictated by the unpredictable Texas weather. More recently, the discovery of oil and gas has brought a new layer of activity, though the heart of Lockhart retains a palpable connection to its agrarian past. The town’s distinctive character is also marked by its vibrant cultural heritage, a blend of Southern charm and a distinct Central Texas spirit, evident in its annual festivals and the warm, open demeanor of its residents. The iconic courthouse, a proud sentinel in the town square, stands as a silent witness to the passage of time and the enduring spirit of Lockhart.
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| Location | Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.884944°N, 97.67°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78644 |
| Area Code | 512, 737 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lockhart, 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 Lockhart includes coordinates 29.884944°N, 97.670000°W, situated in Caldwell County. ZIP code 78644. Telephone area code: 512, 737. 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.