Derby, Indiana Weather
Derby, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Derby, Perry County.
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About Derby, Indiana
Derby rests against the broad shoulders of southern Indiana, a place where the land begins its slow, persistent fall toward the Ohio River. It lies 36.5 miles east-north-east of Owensboro, KY (from Owensboro, KY: bearing 61°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east of Perry. The terrain here is a study in gentle defiance, with rounded hills that have weathered centuries of rain and sun, their slopes often cloaked in a dense green that speaks of fertile soil and a climate that encourages growth. Farms, small and scattered, dot the landscape, their fields a patchwork of cultivated greens and browns against the wilder, untamed woodlands. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a cool breath drawn from the shadowed hollows and the nearby river, a constant, murmuring presence that shapes the very character of Derby. The history of Derby is, like the land itself, etched by the steady flow of the Ohio. For generations, this waterway was the primary artery of commerce and connection, and the early economy of Derby was inextricably linked to its steamboats and barges. While the river still defines much of the region's charm, the economic pulse of Derby has diversified over time, with agriculture remaining a steadfast bedrock, complemented by smaller businesses that cater to the needs of its residents. The distinctive quietude of Derby is not an absence of life, but a different kind of cadence, one measured by the turning of seasons and the enduring spirit of a community that has learned to thrive in harmony with its rolling landscape and the timeless rhythm of the river.
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| Location | Derby, Perry County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 38.03034°N, 86.527202°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 47525 |
| Area Code | 812 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Derby, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Derby, 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 Derby includes coordinates 38.030340°N, 86.527202°W, situated in Perry County. ZIP code 47525. Telephone area code: 812. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
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.
