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Current conditions at

Zapata, TX (KAPY)

Lat: 26.97°NLon: 99.25°WElev: 423ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	NE 5 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	5 Nov 8:35 pm CST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Zapata County Airport TX

Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Friday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 67. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Light north wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light north wind.

Saturday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light north wind.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

Veterans Day

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.