Galveston, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Galveston, Cass County.
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Galveston, Indiana, presents a pastoral scene where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet contentment. It lies 7.1 miles north-north-west of Kokomo, IN (from Kokomo, IN: bearing 335°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-south-west of Grissom AFB. Rolling fields, painted in varying shades of green and gold depending on the season, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that cast long, cool shadows in the afternoon sun. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of fertile soil and the distant murmur of agricultural machinery, a constant hum that underscores the gentle rhythm of life. Creeks, like silver ribbons, thread their way through the landscape, their banks often lined with wild reeds and the occasional flash of a kingfisher's brilliant blue. This is a place where the sky feels vast and open, a canvas for dramatic sunsets that bleed amber and rose across the western expanse. The history of Galveston is intrinsically tied to the rich Indiana soil and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. Founded in the mid-19th century, it grew from a modest agricultural hub, its economy deeply rooted in the cultivation of corn, soybeans, and other vital crops that still define its character today. The small downtown district, with its well-preserved brick buildings, whispers tales of a time when general stores served as the heart of commerce and community gatherings. While no single towering landmark dominates the skyline, the enduring presence of the local grain elevator, a stoic sentinel against the open sky, speaks volumes about the enduring agricultural backbone of Galveston. The community's enduring appeal lies in its unpretentious charm and the quiet pride its residents take in their heritage, a testament to a sustained connection with the land and each other.
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| Location | Galveston, Cass County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40.578928°N, 86.190272°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46932 |
| 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 Galveston, 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 Galveston includes coordinates 40.578928°N, 86.190272°W, situated in Cass County. ZIP code 46932. 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.