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Bluffton unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling terrain of northeastern Indiana, where the land rises and falls with a quiet grace. It lies 23.1 miles north of Greene, IN (from Greene, IN: bearing 351°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Ossian. Fields of corn and soybeans, shimmering under the vast, often cloud-streaked sky, stretch towards horizons punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of oak and maple trees. The Salamonie River, a ribbon of cool, brown water, meanders through this agricultural heartland, its banks often softened by reeds and the occasional stand of willows. In the late afternoon, when the sun begins its descent, a peculiar golden light often bathes the scene, transforming the ordinary into something almost sacred, lending a soft, diffused glow to the weathered barns and the distant, hazy farmhouses. The air here carries the mingled scents of turned earth, ripening grain, and the subtle, sweet perfume of honeysuckle in the summer months. The history of Bluffton is inextricably tied to the fertile soil and the presence of the river, which once served as a vital artery for trade and transportation. Established by early settlers drawn to the rich farmland, Bluffton grew from a modest trading post into a community sustained by agriculture and a burgeoning industrial spirit. For generations, the local economy has been rooted in the bounty of the surrounding countryside, with farming forming the bedrock of its identity. Beyond the fields, however, Bluffton has also cultivated a reputation for craftsmanship, a tradition evident in the enduring quality of its local businesses and the sturdy, well-maintained architecture that lines its main streets. This enduring spirit, a blend of agrarian practicality and a quiet pride in making things well, defines the character of Bluffton.
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| Location | Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40.738658°N, 85.171637°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46714 |
| Area Code | 574 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bluffton, Indiana, 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 Bluffton includes coordinates 40.738658°N, 85.171637°W, situated in Wells County. ZIP code 46714. Telephone area code: 574. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
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.