Oaktown, Indiana Weather
Oaktown, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Oaktown, Knox County.
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About Oaktown, Indiana
Oaktown lies at the confluence of gentle, rolling hills and broad, fertile bottomlands, a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water. It lies 19.9 miles north-west of Daviess, IN (from Daviess, IN: bearing 306°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-west of Bicknell. Fields of corn and soybeans unfurl like green carpets under a sky that often holds a soft, hazy light, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long shadows that stretch from the scattered farmsteads and the clusters of houses that make up Oaktown. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening grain, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land's enduring generosity. The Wabash River, a broad, languid artery, is never far from mind, its presence a constant, quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life, influencing the very character of the terrain, carving shallow valleys and nourishing the rich soil. The history of Oaktown is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Knox County, an area long known for its rich farming heritage. Generations have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its depths, and that tradition continues to anchor the local economy. While farming remains the bedrock, the quiet pulse of Oaktown also beats with the steady rhythm of small businesses and the enduring connections of a community that values its past. The old general store, with its creaking wooden floors and shelves stocked with familiar goods, serves as more than just a place to shop; it’s a gathering spot where stories are exchanged and the day’s news is shared, a living testament to the enduring spirit of Oaktown.
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| Location | Oaktown, Knox County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 38.871156°N, 87.441408°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 47561 |
| Area Code | 812 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Oaktown, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Oaktown, 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 Oaktown includes coordinates 38.871156°N, 87.441408°W, situated in Knox County. ZIP code 47561. Telephone area code: 812. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes).
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.
