Wichita Falls, Texas Weather
Wichita Falls, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Wichita Falls, Wichita County.
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About Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls rests upon a broad expanse of North Texas, its landscape shaped by the subtle undulations of the Red River basin and the persistent whisper of prairie winds. It lies 48.4 miles south of Lawton, OK (from Lawton, OK: bearing 187°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north-north-east of Lakeside City. The city's history is deeply entwined with the discovery of oil, a boom that transformed its fortunes and forged its identity, drawing a hardy populace to work the wells and build the infrastructure that supports life here. Agriculture also plays a significant role, with the rich soil yielding crops and supporting ranching, a legacy that still resonates in the region's economic heartbeat and the quiet strength of its people. The economy, once dominated by oil and agriculture, has diversified, now embracing manufacturing and logistics, yet the echoes of its foundational industries remain. The cultural character of Wichita Falls is one of pragmatic resilience, a spirit forged in the crucible of the frontier and the ebb and flow of resource economies. The city's most iconic landmark, the Wichita Falls, a man-made cascade that once graced the downtown area, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and a reminder of nature's gentle presence. Midwestern State University contributes to the intellectual and cultural life of Wichita Falls, fostering a vibrant academic community. While professional sports teams may not define the city, local enthusiasm often turns to high school and collegiate athletics, a cherished tradition. Major events, such as the Hotter'N Hell Hundred bike race, draw participants from across the nation, showcasing the city's enduring spirit and its capacity for lively celebration.
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| Location | Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 33.913708°N, 98.493387°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 76301, 76309, 76302, 76305, 76306 |
| Area Code | 817 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wichita Falls, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls includes coordinates 33.913708°N, 98.493387°W, situated in Wichita County. ZIP code 76301, 76309, 76302, 76305, 76306. 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.
