Cumberland, Indiana Weather
Cumberland, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Cumberland, Marion County.
Full aviation weather for Cumberland is published on the Indianapolis Regional Airport (KMQJ) page, 9 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. 5 airfields within reach of Cumberland 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 Cumberland: Pope Field (KGFD) 19 km · Shelbyville Municipal Airport (KGEZ) 25 km · New Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport (KUWL) 55 km · Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK) 57 km
Conditions reported at KMQJ describe the airfield itself. Weather 9 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Cumberland specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Cumberland, Indiana
Cumberland, Indiana, unfolds across a landscape that, while gently rolling, holds the subtle weight of Ohio River Valley topography. It lies 5.6 miles south-east of Lawrence, IN (from Lawrence, IN: bearing 140°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west-south-west of Hancock. Here, the land breathes with the verdant exhalations of mixed woodlands and the stoic, broad shoulders of agricultural fields, where corn stalks stand sentinel in summer and the skeletal remains of soybeans hold court in winter. The air itself often carries a damp, earthy scent, a reminder of the rich soil that has nurtured this place for generations, and as dusk settles, a particular quietude descends, softening the edges of barns and farmhouses, lending a painterly quality to the fading light. The occasional glint of water, perhaps a slow-moving creek or a farm pond reflecting the sky, offers a quiet counterpoint to the steady, grounded presence of the terrain. The history of Cumberland is deeply entwined with its agricultural heritage, a legacy forged in the fertile ground that has sustained its people through decades of change. Once a vital hub for farming and local commerce, its economy has evolved, now embracing a blend of small businesses and the steady hum of suburban life that spills over from the nearby metropolis. Though the grand estates of early settlers are long gone, the spirit of self-reliance and community endures, evident in the local hardware store where advice is freely given and in the annual county fair, a vibrant echo of simpler times. The very character of Cumberland is shaped by this enduring connection to the land and a quiet resilience, a testament to its ability to adapt while holding fast to its roots.
Live animated radar for Cumberland 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.
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| Location | Cumberland, Marion County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 39.776153°N, 85.957204°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46229 |
| Area Code | 260 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cumberland, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cumberland, 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 Cumberland includes coordinates 39.776153°N, 85.957204°W, situated in Marion County. ZIP code 46229. Telephone area code: 260. 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.
