South Bend, Indiana Weather
South Bend, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for South Bend, St. Joseph County.
Full aviation weather for South Bend is published on the South Bend International Airport (KSBN) 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 South Bend 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 South Bend: Elkhart Municipal Airport (KEKM) 21 km · Andrews University Airpark (KC20) 31 km · Plymouth Municipal Airport (KC65) 36 km · Dowagiac Municipal Airport (KC91) 36 km · La Porte Municipal Airport (KPPO) 42 km
Conditions reported at KSBN describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at South Bend specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About South Bend, Indiana
South Bend unfolds along the winding St. Joseph River, its terrain shaped by glacial history into rolling hills and fertile plains that have long sustained agriculture and industry. It lies 4.9 miles west-north-west of Mishawaka, IN (from Mishawaka, IN: bearing 287°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-west of Granger. The river, a silver ribbon through the landscape, was an early artery for trade and settlement, drawing pioneers and later immigrants who built mills and factories, forging a resilient economy from the land's bounty and the ingenuity of its people. This industrial heritage, particularly in automotive manufacturing and Studebaker's legacy, has left an indelible mark, though the city's economic pulse now beats with a more diversified rhythm, embracing innovation and entrepreneurship alongside its established strengths. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of the Midwest, a subtle reminder of the rich soil and the abundant waters that define South Bend's setting. The cultural spirit of South Bend is a vibrant blend of academic pursuit and athletic fervor, deeply entwined with the presence of the University of Notre Dame, whose iconic Golden Dome and Gothic architecture are landmarks recognized worldwide. Beyond the hallowed grounds of Notre Dame, the Studebaker National Museum preserves a significant chapter of American industrial history, while the East Race Waterway offers a dynamic recreational space. The city’s cultural character is often described as earnest and community-minded, a spirit that finds expression in local festivals and the passionate support for its sports teams, notably the Fighting Irish. Famous individuals, from the legendary Knute Rockne to actors and athletes, have roots or strong associations with South Bend, contributing to its enduring narrative, and the city itself buzzes with a quiet energy, especially as the twilight deepens and the streetlights begin to cast their warm glow.
Live animated radar for South Bend 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.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 41.683381°N, 86.250007°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46601, 46616, 46613, 46614, 46615 |
| Area Code | 260 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This South Bend, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for South Bend, 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 South Bend includes coordinates 41.683381°N, 86.250007°W, situated in St. Joseph County. ZIP code 46601, 46616, 46613, 46614, 46615. 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.
