Hendricks, Indiana Weather
Hendricks, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Hendricks, Johnson County.
Full aviation weather for Hendricks is published on the Indy South Greenwood Airport (KHFY) page, 6 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. 6 airfields within reach of Hendricks 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 Hendricks: Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) 17 km · Eagle Creek Airpark (KEYE) 28 km · Himsel Army Airfield (KHBE) 32 km · Hendricks County Gordon Graham Field (K2R2) 32 km · Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport (KUMP) 37 km
Conditions reported at KHFY describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Hendricks specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Hendricks, Indiana
Hendricks rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and wind, its terrain characterized by the gentle swells and shallow valleys of southern Johnson County. It lies 2.3 miles west of Greenwood, IN (from Greenwood, IN: bearing 260°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-south-west of Beech Grove. This is land that has been cultivated for generations, its rich soil yielding crops under broad Indiana skies, the air often carrying the faint, sweet scent of ripening corn and the earthy perfume of freshly turned loam. Historically, Hendricks grew from the agricultural heart of Indiana, its early economy rooted in the diligent labor of farmers and the modest commerce that supported their endeavors. The nearby waterways, though not grand, have always been vital arteries, shaping settlement patterns and providing the essential resource for life and livelihood, a constant, murmuring presence in the quiet unfolding of the days. The cultural character of Hendricks is one of steady, unassuming resilience, a community that finds its strength in shared history and the simple, enduring pleasures of neighborly acquaintance. While no singular, world-famous landmark defines Hendricks, its charm lies in the familiar sights of well-kept homes and the quiet hum of local businesses, places where the quality of light at dusk seems to deepen the colors of the clapboard houses. The spirit of learning is present in the educational institutions of the broader county, fostering a grounded intellect, and the rhythm of life here is often set by the unfolding seasons and the shared appreciation for community gatherings. Famous individuals have emerged from the wider region, their achievements echoing back to the foundational values instilled in places like Hendricks, a quiet testament to the potential held within its unassuming embrace.
Live animated radar for Hendricks 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 | Hendricks, Johnson County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 39.608102°N, 86.14832°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46142, 46122 |
| Area Code | 260 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Hendricks, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hendricks, 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 Hendricks includes coordinates 39.608102°N, 86.148320°W, situated in Johnson County. ZIP code 46142, 46122. 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.
