West Lake Hills, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for West Lake Hills, Travis County.
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West Lake Hills unfolds as a verdant expanse where the rolling Texas Hill Country meets the shimmering waters of Lake Austin. It lies 4.1 miles west-north-west of Austin, TX (from Austin, TX: bearing 301°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-east of Steiner Ranch. Here, limestone outcroppings, softened by centuries of erosion, give way to a generous canopy of live oaks and cedar elm, their branches forming intricate lacework against the often-azure sky. The terrain is a study in subtle elevation changes, with homes carefully integrated into the natural contours, their windows reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the leaves. The air carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and blooming wildflowers, a perpetual perfume that deepens after a summer rain, lending a quiet, breathing quality to the landscape. This enclave, West Lake Hills, carries a rich legacy, though not one marked by grand industrial centers or ancient settlements. Its development, particularly in the mid-20th century, was driven by a desire to capture the breathtaking views and the serene lakeside lifestyle, attracting a population drawn to its natural beauty and proximity to the burgeoning cultural hub of Austin. The local economy, while not defined by a single dominant industry, thrives on the presence of a discerning populace and the services that cater to a higher quality of life, including boutique shops and fine dining establishments that are themselves woven into the picturesque setting. The very character of West Lake Hills is one of understated elegance, a place where the rhythm of the day is measured by the gentle lapping of lake waves and the hushed rustle of leaves in the breeze.
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| Location | West Lake Hills, Travis County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 30.297984°N, 97.801952°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78746 |
| Area Code | 512, 737 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for West Lake Hills, 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 West Lake Hills includes coordinates 30.297984°N, 97.801952°W, situated in Travis County. ZIP code 78746. Telephone area code: 512, 737. 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.