Sugar Land, Texas Weather
Sugar Land, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Sugar Land, Fort Bend County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Sugar Land. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Sugar Land is published on the Sugar Land Regional Airport (KSGR) page, 2 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 Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land: Lane Airpark (KT54) 18 km · Houston Southwest Airport (KAXH) 20 km · West Houston Airport (KIWS) 22 km · Houston Fort Bend Airport (K2H5) 29 km · Houston Executive Airport (KTME) 33 km
Conditions reported at KSGR describe the airfield itself. Weather 2 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Sugar Land specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land's landscape, a verdant expanse under the broad Texas sky, tells a story of transformation from marshy coastal plain to a thriving modern hub. It lies 5.4 miles south-south-east of Mission Bend, TX (from Mission Bend, TX: bearing 161°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west of Missouri City. The terrain, gently sloping towards the Gulf Coast, was historically shaped by slow-moving bayous and fertile alluvial soils, ideal for the sugarcane plantations that gave the city its name. Early settlers, drawn by this rich earth, established an agricultural economy that laid the foundation for Sugar Land's future prosperity. Over time, as the region diversified, the economy shifted to encompass energy, healthcare, and technology, reflecting a dynamic adaptation to changing times and embracing the opportunities of a burgeoning metropolis. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of late summer, often carries the faint, sweet echo of that agricultural past, a whisper of the land's enduring bounty. The cultural character of Sugar Land is a vibrant mosaic, reflecting the diverse populations that have found a home here, bringing with them a rich tapestry of traditions and perspectives. While it boasts modern amenities and a forward-looking spirit, the city also cherishes its historical roots, evident in landmarks like the historic Imperial Sugar refinery, a sentinel to its industrial heritage. The presence of esteemed educational institutions, such as the University of Houston–Sugar Land, fosters a spirit of learning and innovation that permeates the community. Though not home to major professional sports franchises, the passion for sports runs deep, with local teams and collegiate athletics drawing enthusiastic crowds, particularly during the lively summer festivals that punctuate the calendar. Among its notable figures, Sugar Land has been the birthplace or home to individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, adding to the city's unique narrative.
Live animated radar for Sugar Land 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 | Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.619679°N, 95.634946°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 77478, 77498, 77479, 77487, 77496 |
| Area Code | 281 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sugar Land, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land includes coordinates 29.619679°N, 95.634946°W, situated in Fort Bend County. ZIP code 77478, 77498, 77479, 77487, 77496. 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. 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.
