Laconia, Indiana Weather
Laconia, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Laconia, Harrison County.
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About Laconia, Indiana
Laconia rests on the rolling hills of southern Indiana, where the land begins its gentle descent toward the Ohio River. It lies 20.6 miles south-south-west of Floyd, IN (from Floyd, IN: bearing 211°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east-north-east of Brandenburg. The terrain here is a study in soft contours, a quilt of cultivated fields stitched with patches of mature hardwood forest. Creeks, clear and cool in the summer months, carve shallow ravines through the landscape, their banks often lined with ferns and the occasional outcrop of weathered limestone. The air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a rain, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the leaf-strewn ground. The character of Laconia is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world remains a palpable presence, shaping the rhythms of daily life. The history of Laconia is intertwined with the fertile bottomlands and the promise of river commerce that once defined the region. Farming has long been the backbone of its economy, with generations of families cultivating corn, soybeans, and tobacco, their livelihoods tied to the seasons and the soil. The echoes of an earlier era can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the few remaining historic buildings, testament to a time when riverboats plied the waters and Laconia served as a vital trading post. While the larger economic currents have shifted, the spirit of self-sufficiency and community persists. The local economy today is a modest blend of agricultural enterprises and small businesses that cater to the needs of its residents, fostering a sense of continuity and a deep connection to this corner of Harrison County.
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| Location | Laconia, Harrison County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 38.031738°N, 86.085523°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 47135 |
| Area Code | 317 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Laconia, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Laconia, 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 Laconia includes coordinates 38.031738°N, 86.085523°W, situated in Harrison County. ZIP code 47135. Telephone area code: 317. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville).
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.
