New Castle, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for New Castle, Henry County.
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New Castle rises from the rolling farmland of east-central Indiana, a place where the sky feels vast and the fields stretch to the horizon. It lies 15.2 miles north-east of Henry, IN (from Henry, IN: bearing 49°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-north-east of Spiceland. The land here is gently contoured, softened by eons of glacial retreat, giving way to fertile soil that has long supported agricultural endeavors. Mature trees, many of them oaks and maples, line the older streets, their branches forming a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight, casting dappled patterns on the sidewalks below. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and cut grass, a subtle perfume of rural life. Even in the heart of New Castle, there's a sense of spaciousness, an openness that suggests a connection to the surrounding countryside. The story of New Castle is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Henry County, a legacy that has shaped its economy and character for generations. Founded in the early 19th century, the town grew alongside the farms, developing as a hub for trade and commerce. While agriculture remains a significant presence, New Castle has also seen periods of industrial growth, with manufacturing playing a key role in its development. One notable landmark, the Henry County Courthouse, stands as a stately reminder of the town's civic pride and history, its architecture speaking to a bygone era. The rhythm of life in New Castle is often measured by the changing seasons, the planting and harvesting of crops, and the quiet hum of a community that values its heritage while embracing the present.
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| Location | New Castle, Henry County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 39.928935°N, 85.370248°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 47362 |
| Area Code | 317 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for New Castle, 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 New Castle includes coordinates 39.928935°N, 85.370248°W, situated in Henry County. ZIP code 47362. Telephone area code: 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.