Hamilton, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Hamilton, Madison County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Hamilton.
Hamilton rests in a broad, fertile plain, where the land gently slopes toward the south, a subtle declivity that hints at the slow, patient work of water over millennia. It lies 5.7 miles west-north-west of Anderson, IN (from Anderson, IN: bearing 283°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-north-west of Pendleton. The soil, a rich, dark loam, holds the memory of ancient seas and the persistent breath of the wind, which often carries the scent of freshly turned earth and distant rain. Here, the sky feels vast, an immense canvas often painted with the soft grays of Indiana clouds or the brilliant, untroubled blue of summer afternoons. The roads, straight and true, slice through fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets in the breeze, framing the horizon with a reassuring, geometric order. The roots of Hamilton run deep into the agricultural heart of Madison County, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the surrounding farmland, a legacy that still shapes its quiet character. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil, established a community that has weathered the shifts of industry and progress with a steadfast resilience. While large-scale manufacturing has largely receded, leaving behind echoes of a busier past, the enduring spirit of Hamilton is found in its close-knit neighborhoods and the steady hum of local businesses. The quality of light here, particularly in the late afternoon, is remarkable; it softens the edges of the barns and silos, casting long, benevolent shadows that stretch across the fields, imbuing the landscape with a timeless, almost pastoral grace.
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| Location | Hamilton, Madison County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40.123096°N, 85.784978°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46011, 46058, 46552, 46742 |
| Area Code | 260, 574 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hamilton, 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 Hamilton includes coordinates 40.123096°N, 85.784978°W, situated in Madison County. ZIP code 46011, 46058, 46552, 46742. Telephone area code: 260, 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.