Sunset, Texas Weather
Sunset, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Sunset, Montague County.
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About Sunset, Texas
Sunset, Texas, unfolds across a landscape of wide, rolling plains that stretch toward a horizon painted with the soft hues of an endless sky. It lies 40.1 miles west-north-west of Denton, TX (from Denton, TX: bearing 294°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-south-east of Bowie. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a tapestry of sun-bleached grasses and hardy, low-lying scrub that seems to absorb the vastness of the Texas heavens. Evenings bring a particular kind of quiet, a stillness that settles over the scattered farmsteads and the small cluster of buildings that comprise Sunset, where the air itself feels warm and dry, carrying the faint scent of dust and wild sage. The very shape of the land, a gentle swell and fall, speaks of ancient forces that have shaped it over millennia, leaving it open and exposed to the elements, a place where one can see weather approaching from miles away. The history of Sunset is tied to the sturdy resilience of those who settled this frontier, their lives dictated by the cycles of agriculture and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. For generations, the economy has been rooted in the cultivation of the rich soil, with cattle ranching also playing a significant role, contributing to the quintessential Texan character of the region. While not boasting grand landmarks, Sunset possesses a distinct charm in its unpretentious simplicity, a place where the pace of life moves with a deliberate, unhurried rhythm, reflecting the patient cultivation of both land and community. The local traditions are often simple, born from shared experiences and the enduring bonds of neighborliness, a quiet testament to the enduring strength found in this corner of Montague County.
Live animated radar for Sunset and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Sunset, Montague County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 33.452053°N, 97.7667°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 76371, 76270 |
| Area Code | 817 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sunset, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sunset, 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 Sunset includes coordinates 33.452053°N, 97.766700°W, situated in Montague County. ZIP code 76371, 76270. Telephone area code: 817. 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.
