Brown, Indiana Weather
Brown, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Brown, Brown County.
Full aviation weather for Brown is published on the Himsel Army Airfield (KHBE) page, 22 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Brown have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Brown: Monroe County Airport (KBMG) 38 km · Indy South Greenwood Airport (KHFY) 51 km · Pam's Place Airport (K78I) 57 km
Conditions reported at KHBE describe the airfield itself. Weather 22 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Brown specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Brown.
About Brown, Indiana
Brown County, Indiana, unfolds as a verdant embrace of rolling hills and deep ravines, a landscape carved by ancient streams and cloaked in the whispering sentinels of oak and hickory. It lies 13.7 miles west of Columbus, IN (from Columbus, IN: bearing 262°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east-south-east of Nashville. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, lands in shifting mosaics upon the forest floor, illuminating the rich, dark loam that underpins this wild, untamed beauty. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves, a primal perfume that speaks of seasons cycling endlessly, of life emerging and returning to the soil. Here, the land dictates the pace, its contours a constant reminder of nature's enduring artistry, its quietude a balm to the hurried soul. The history of Brown is inextricably linked to its rugged terrain, a place where early settlers grappled with the challenging geography, carving out small farms and communities amidst the wilderness. Once a hub for timber and stone extraction, its economy has since transformed, finding new life in the allure of its natural splendor. Today, Brown County thrives as a haven for artists and craftspeople, their studios and galleries dotting the winding roads, drawing visitors who seek the authentic charm of handmade creations and the solace of the countryside. The annual folklore festival, a vibrant celebration of Appalachian heritage, echoes with the strains of traditional music and the stories of generations, a testament to the enduring spirit of this unique corner of Indiana.
Live animated radar for Brown and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Brown, Brown County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 39.174973°N, 86.175176°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 47448 |
| Area Code | 317 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Brown, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Brown, Indiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Brown includes coordinates 39.174973°N, 86.175176°W, situated in Brown County. ZIP code 47448. Telephone area code: 317. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
