Port Arthur, Texas Weather
Port Arthur, 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 for Port Arthur, Jefferson County.
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About Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur unfolds along the Sabine-Neches Canal, a watery artery connecting it to the vast Gulf of Mexico. It lies 16.6 miles south-east of Beaumont, TX (from Beaumont, TX: bearing 141°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south-east of Nederland. The land here is flat, a coastal plain where the air often hangs thick with the scent of salt and industry, a testament to its deep connection with the sea. Cypress trees, their roots submerged in the brackish waters, stand like ancient sentinels, their silhouettes softened by the humid air. The sky above Port Arthur is an expansive canvas, often painted with dramatic sunsets that bleed hues of orange and purple across the horizon, a daily spectacle for those who call this place home. The history of Port Arthur is inextricably linked to the discovery of oil, a boom that transformed it from a quiet settlement into a bustling hub of industry. The Spindletop oil field, a legendary gusher, ignited an era of rapid growth and economic expansion, drawing fortunes and workers alike to its fertile ground. This legacy of oil and gas continues to shape Port Arthur's economy, with refining and petrochemical plants forming the backbone of its industrial landscape. The rhythmic hum of machinery, a constant presence, speaks of the ceaseless flow of commerce that defines this resilient city. Port Arthur, while not a major sports metropolis, offers its own unique cultural tapestry. The spirit of competition can be found in local high school rivalries and the passionate support for regional teams. Annual events like the Texas Rice Festival celebrate the agricultural heritage of the area, drawing crowds with parades, music, and a taste of local flavor. For those seeking natural beauty, the nearby Sea Rim State Park provides a wild and untamed coastline, a sanctuary where the marsh meets the sea, offering opportunities for birdwatching and quiet contemplation. While no world-famous landmarks define its skyline, the enduring spirit of its people, forged through decades of hard work and adaptation, is Port Arthur's most profound attraction.
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| Location | Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.898826°N, 93.928782°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 77640, 77641, 77642, 77643, 77655 |
| Area Code | 281 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Port Arthur, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur includes coordinates 29.898826°N, 93.928782°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 77640, 77641, 77642, 77643, 77655. Telephone area code: 281. 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.
