Brooksburg, Indiana Weather
Brooksburg, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Brooksburg, Jefferson County.
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About Brooksburg, Indiana
Brooksburg rests in a fold of Jefferson County, Indiana, where the land begins its slow, deliberate descent toward the Ohio River. It lies 25.1 miles south-south-east of Jackson, IN (from Jackson, IN: bearing 155°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east of Madison. The landscape here is a study in green, with rolling fields that give way to denser woodlands, their edges softened by the humid air that often hangs heavy in the summer months. Small farms, their barns weathered to the color of old bone, dot the terrain, interspersed with patches of forest where sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting, dappled patterns. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that seems to deepen as dusk approaches, painting the sky in hues of bruised plum and fading rose. It is a place where the quiet persistence of nature dictates the rhythm of the days. The history of Brooksburg is inextricably tied to the fertile land and the nearby Ohio River, a vital artery for trade and transport that has shaped the fortunes of this region for generations. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of rich soil, and agriculture remains a cornerstone of the local economy, with corn and soybeans being principal crops. The echoes of a past focused on river commerce can still be felt, though the bustling ports of yesteryear have mellowed into a quieter, more contemplative existence. While no grand institutions or famous figures call Brooksburg home, its character is defined by the steadfastness of its people and their deep connection to the land. The enduring presence of family farms and the gentle hum of agricultural life are the distinctive notes that resonate through this corner of Indiana.
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| Location | Brooksburg, Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 38.73645°N, 85.243566°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 47250 |
| Area Code | 317 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Brooksburg, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Brooksburg, 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 Brooksburg includes coordinates 38.736450°N, 85.243566°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 47250. Telephone area code: 317. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
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.
