Lufkin, Texas Weather
Lufkin, 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 Lufkin, Angelina County.
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About Lufkin, Texas
Lufkin rests in the East Texas Piney Woods, a landscape of rolling hills cloaked in a dense, verdant tapestry of pine and hardwood forests. It lies 18.8 miles south-south-west of Nacogdoches, TX (from Nacogdoches, TX: bearing 193°T), and is situated 3.1 miles east-north-east of Hudson. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of the woods, mingled with the subtle sweetness of blooming dogwood and redbud in spring. Sunlight filters through the high canopy, casting shifting patterns on the leaf-strewn ground, and the quiet hum of cicadas forms a constant, almost meditative soundtrack to the day. The terrain, a gently undulating expanse, gives way to numerous creeks and bayous that thread through the countryside, their murky waters reflecting the deep greens and browns of their surroundings. The story of Lufkin is deeply entwined with the logging industry that once defined this region, a legacy still visible in the enduring presence of timber companies and the sturdy, practical character of its people. Later, the discovery of oil and gas brought a new wave of prosperity, and today, a diverse economy thrives, encompassing manufacturing, healthcare, and a growing agricultural sector that includes poultry and cattle ranching. A notable landmark, the Ellen Trout Zoo, offers a splash of vibrant color and exotic life amidst the natural hues of the Piney Woods, a testament to Lufkin's commitment to community and shared experience. The pace of life here is measured, allowing for a genuine appreciation of the changing seasons and the simple pleasures of a town that has grown, but not outgrown, its roots.
Live animated radar for Lufkin and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31.338241°N, 94.729097°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 75901, 75904, 75902, 75903, 75915 |
| Area Code | 903 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lufkin, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lufkin, 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 Lufkin includes coordinates 31.338241°N, 94.729097°W, situated in Angelina County. ZIP code 75901, 75904, 75902, 75903, 75915. Telephone area code: 903. 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.
