This is the current conditions weather report for Freeport. The report was made 68 minutes ago, at 11:53 UTC. The temperature was 73°F / 23°C, with a dew-point at 73°F / 23°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.8 inHg / 1010 hPa. The relative humidity was 94%. The skies were clear with fog/mist.
Freeport is a city in Brazoria County, Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown Metropolitan Area and is situated in Southeast Texas. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 12,708 and is about sixteen miles away from Angleton.
Dow Chemical is the major employer in Freeport, as the company operates a large chemical plant complex in Freeport.
The city is served by the Brazosport College.
Fishing in Freeport has always been an integral part of this regions recreation and economy. Freeport has some of the best fishing in the entire Gulf of Mexico. Some of the indiginous species include: Bull Reds, Red Snapper, and Sharks. This area of the gulf due to the warm recirculating current provides some intense sport fishing with many competitions and tournaments being held here annually.