New Ulm, Texas Weather
New Ulm, 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 New Ulm, Austin County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for New Ulm.
About New Ulm, Texas
New Ulm lies in the undulating landscape of Austin County, a place where the earth gently rolls and the sky often seems to stretch out in an uninterrupted expanse. It lies 38.1 miles west-north-west of Fulshear, TX (from Fulshear, TX: bearing 292°T), and is situated 19.8 miles south-south-west of Brenham. The rich, dark soil, a deep umber that promises fertility, is characteristic of the Post Oak Savannah region. Here, fields of cotton and corn, in their seasons, create a patchwork quilt of greens and whites, interrupted by stands of live oak and mesquite, their branches gnarled and reaching like ancient hands. The air, especially in the late afternoon, can carry the scent of sun-baked earth and distant livestock, a quiet perfume of the countryside. Life in New Ulm moves at a pace that allows for contemplation, where the slow drift of clouds across the vast Texas sky is a constant, unhurried spectacle. The history of New Ulm is deeply rooted in the German heritage brought by its early settlers, who arrived in the mid-19th century seeking fertile land and a fresh start. They brought with them a strong work ethic and a tradition of community, which laid the foundation for the local economy. Agriculture remains a significant part of New Ulm's identity, with generations of families tending the same fields, cultivating crops that feed the nation. While larger industries have passed it by, New Ulm has found its niche, fostering a sense of self-reliance and local pride. The legacy of those early immigrants is still palpable, woven into the quiet charm of the community and the enduring spirit of its people, a testament to resilience and the enduring allure of the land.
Live animated radar for New Ulm and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | New Ulm, Austin County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.892172°N, 96.490248°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78950 |
| Area Code | 830 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This New Ulm, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for New Ulm, 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 New Ulm includes coordinates 29.892172°N, 96.490248°W, situated in Austin County. ZIP code 78950. Telephone area code: 830. 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.
