Macdona, Texas Weather
Macdona, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Macdona, Bexar County.
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About Macdona, Texas
Macdona rests in a landscape where the Edwards Plateau begins its gentle decline towards the Texas Gulf Coast Plain. It lies 13.7 miles west-south-west of San Antonio, TX (from San Antonio, TX: bearing 240°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-west of Lackland AFB. The terrain is characterized by rolling hills, punctuated by the occasional live oak and mesquite, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers against the vast, often brilliant blue sky. The air here carries the dry, earthy scent of sun-baked soil and wild grasses, a fragrance that intensifies in the afternoon heat. Drainage is a significant feature, with numerous dry creek beds snaking across the land, testament to the infrequent but powerful rains that sculpt the earth. The quality of light in Macdona, particularly as dusk descends, is a painterly affair, casting long shadows that soften the rugged contours of the land and imbue the scattered ranch houses with a quiet, golden glow. The history of Macdona is intertwined with the agricultural legacy of Bexar County. For generations, the land has supported cattle ranching and the cultivation of various crops, a heritage evident in the weathered fences and the enduring presence of hardy, native flora. The local economy, while modest, draws strength from its agricultural roots and its proximity to the larger economic engines of San Antonio. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a quiet resilience that speaks of a community deeply connected to its land and its past. While not a place of grand monuments, Macdona's distinctiveness lies in its unpretentious character and the subtle beauty of its wide-open spaces, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.
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| Location | Macdona, Bexar County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.325792°N, 98.691133°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78002, 78054 |
| Area Code | 210, 726 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Macdona, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Macdona, 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 Macdona includes coordinates 29.325792°N, 98.691133°W, situated in Bexar County. ZIP code 78002, 78054. Telephone area code: 210, 726. 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.
