Lexington, Indiana Weather
Lexington, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lexington, Scott County.
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About Lexington, Indiana
Lexington, Indiana, unfolds with a quiet grace across the rolling hills of southern Indiana, where the land itself seems to breathe a slow, contented sigh. It lies 15.0 miles north-north-east of Clark, IN (from Clark, IN: bearing 21°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-south-east of Scottsburg. Fields of corn and soybeans, rendered in shades of emerald and ochre, stretch towards the horizon, their straight lines softened by the gentle curves of the terrain. Ancient oaks and maples, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards a sky that often wears a hazy, diffused light, punctuate the landscape, offering a dappled shade to the winding country roads. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, a comforting perfume that speaks of an enduring connection to the natural world. Evenings often bring a hush, broken only by the chirping of crickets and the occasional lowing of cattle, as the sun dips low, painting the western sky in hues of rose and amethyst. The history of Lexington is woven into the very bedrock of this place, a testament to the resilience and industry of those who settled here. Founded in the early 19th century, its economy has long been tied to the fertile land, with agriculture forming the backbone of its existence. Generations have tended these fields, their labor etched into the patterns of cultivation. While the echoes of a bustling past might be faint, a sense of enduring community persists, a quiet strength found in shared traditions and neighborly bonds. The Scott County Public Library, a modest but vital hub, stands as a focal point, a place where stories are shared and knowledge is passed down, a modern-day hearth for the collective memory of Lexington. The nearby Muscatatuck River, though not a grand waterway, offers its own gentle presence, its slow meander a subtle reminder of the water's patient, shaping power.
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| Location | Lexington, Scott County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 38.652282°N, 85.625241°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46920, 47138 |
| Area Code | 574, 317 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lexington, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lexington, 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 Lexington includes coordinates 38.652282°N, 85.625241°W, situated in Scott County. ZIP code 46920, 47138. Telephone area code: 574, 317. 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.
