Midland, Texas Weather
Midland, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Midland, Midland County.
Full aviation weather for Midland is published on the Midland Airpark (KMDD) page, 5 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. 6 airfields within reach of Midland 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 Midland: Midland International Air and Space Port (KMAF) 13 km · Skywest Inc Airport (K7T7) 15 km · Odessa Schlemeyer Field (KODO) 30 km · Stanton Municipal Airport (K63F) 31 km · Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (KBPG) 58 km
Conditions reported at KMDD describe the airfield itself. Weather 5 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Midland specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Midland, Texas
Midland, Texas, rests on a high plain where the earth stretches out under a vast, often brilliant sky, a landscape sculpted by wind and time. It lies 20.0 miles east-north-east of Odessa, TX (from Odessa, TX: bearing 58°T), and is situated 10.9 miles west of Greenwood. This West Texas hub, born from the railroad's arrival and later galvanized by the oil boom, has always been a place of bold enterprise and determined spirit. Its economy, deeply entwined with the Permian Basin's rich hydrocarbon reserves, pulses with the rhythm of drilling rigs and the constant hum of industry, a testament to the region's enduring significance in the energy sector. The dry air carries the scent of sagebrush and distant dust, a constant reminder of the arid beauty that defines this terrain. The cultural character of Midland is one of resilient optimism, a spirit forged in boom and bust cycles and the sheer tenacity required to thrive in this environment. While it boasts no grand oceans or ancient forests, its unique landmarks, like the dramatic formations of nearby Monahans Sandhills State Park, offer a stark, captivating beauty. The city is also home to institutions of higher learning that nurture aspiring minds, and its citizens find common ground in shared passions, from supporting local sports teams to gathering for annual festivals that celebrate the enduring spirit of West Texas. Figures like former First Lady Laura Bush, whose life has been deeply connected to this region, add to Midland's narrative tapestry, weaving personal stories into the larger fabric of its history.
Live animated radar for Midland 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.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Midland, Midland County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31.997346°N, 102.077915°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 79701, 79702, 79703, 79704, 79705 |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Midland, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Midland, 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 Midland includes coordinates 31.997346°N, 102.077915°W, situated in Midland County. ZIP code 79701, 79702, 79703, 79704, 79705. Telephone area code: 806. 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.
