Waco, Texas Weather
Waco, 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 Waco, McLennan County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Waco. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Waco is published on the Waco Regional Airport (KACT) page, 10 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. 5 airfields within reach of Waco 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 Waco: TSTC Waco Airport (KCNW) 12 km · Wings For Christ International Flight Academy Airport (K73F) 14 km · McGregor Executive Airport (KPWG) 18 km · Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (KTPL) 51 km
Conditions reported at KACT describe the airfield itself. Weather 10 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Waco specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Waco, Texas
Waco unfolds across the heart of McLennan County, a place where the Brazos River has long been the lifeblood, its currents shaping the very contours of the land. It lies 33.2 miles north-north-east of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 20°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-east of Hewitt. This Central Texas landscape, characterized by rolling terrain and fertile Blackland Prairies, has witnessed a history of human endeavor, from its early settlement by agricultural communities drawn to the rich soil to its emergence as a significant industrial and transportation hub. The economy of Waco has historically been tied to agriculture, particularly cotton, but has diversified over time to include manufacturing, education, and a growing presence in the healthcare sector, all contributing to the city’s enduring spirit. The quality of light here, particularly as the sun dips below the horizon, can cast a golden hue across the open fields, a subtle reminder of the agricultural roots that still influence the rhythm of life. The cultural character of Waco is a blend of Southern hospitality and Texan pragmatism, a spirit reflected in its community and its well-regarded institutions. Baylor University stands as a prominent landmark, a hub of learning and activity that imbues the city with a youthful energy and intellectual current, while the historic Waco Suspension Bridge offers a picturesque crossing over the Brazos, its weathered stone a testament to endurance. While Waco may not boast a professional sports dynasty, its residents embrace collegiate athletics with fervor, particularly supporting the Baylor Bears. Major events, such as the annual Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo, draw crowds and celebrate local traditions, fostering a sense of shared identity. Among the individuals who have called Waco home, perhaps none are more widely recognized than singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, whose legacy is intertwined with the broader Texas landscape.
Live animated radar for Waco 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 | Waco, McLennan County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31.549333°N, 97.14667°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 76701, 76798, 76702, 76703, 76704 |
| Area Code | 325 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Waco, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Waco, 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 Waco includes coordinates 31.549333°N, 97.146670°W, situated in McLennan County. ZIP code 76701, 76798, 76702, 76703, 76704. Telephone area code: 325. 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.
