West Lake Hills, Texas Weather
West Lake Hills, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for West Lake Hills, Travis County.
Full aviation weather for West Lake Hills is published on the Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) page, 18 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 West Lake Hills 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 West Lake Hills: Lakeway Airpark (K3R9) 20 km · Austin Executive Airport (KEDC) 25 km · Lago Vista Texas Rusty Allen Airport (KRYW) 28 km · Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (KGTU) 44 km · San Marcos Regional Airport (KHYI) 45 km
Conditions reported at KAUS describe the airfield itself. Weather 18 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at West Lake Hills specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for West Lake Hills.
About West Lake Hills, Texas
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.
Live animated radar for West Lake Hills 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.
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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 | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This West Lake Hills, Texas Weather Page
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, 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 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. 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.
