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Current conditions at
Zapata, TX (KAPY)
Lat: 26.97°NLon: 99.25°WElev: 423ft.
Overcast
76°F
24°C
| Humidity | 77% |
| Wind Speed | SE 8 mph |
| Barometer | 29.85 in |
| Dewpoint | 69°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 77°F (25°C) |
| Last update | 16 May 7:15 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Zapata TX
Today
High: 98 °F
Decreasing
CloudsTonight
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 80 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 80 °F
Slight Chance
T-stormsTuesday
High: 99 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-stormsWednesday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms
Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 99. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
Zapata TX
26.88°N 99.27°W
26.88°N 99.27°W
7:30 am CDT May 16, 2026
7am CDT May 16, 2026-6pm CDT May 22, 2026
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