Washington, Indiana Weather
Washington, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Washington, Daviess County.
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About Washington, Indiana
Washington, a quiet sentinel in the heart of Daviess County, rests amidst a landscape of gently rolling farmland, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of Indiana summers. It lies 3.4 miles south-south-west of Daviess, IN (from Daviess, IN: bearing 209°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west of Montgomery. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the earthy perfume of turned soil and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a subtle symphony of rural life. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the fingers of time, punctuate the verdant expanse, offering shade and a sense of enduring presence. The land itself seems to breathe, a slow, steady exhalation of fertile earth that nourishes both crops and the quiet dreams of its inhabitants. Founded in the mid-19th century, Washington grew from its agricultural roots, its economy long tied to the bounty of the surrounding soil and the industrious spirit of its people. The railroad, a vital artery in its early days, brought with it the promise of commerce and connection, shaping the very character of the town. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the echoes of a past industrial era can still be found in the sturdy brick buildings that line Main Street, hinting at a time when coal mines and manufacturing once pulsed with a more vigorous energy. Today, Washington retains a familiar Midwestern charm, a place where neighbors still greet each other on the sidewalks and the pace of life allows for contemplation, a gentle ebb and flow that mirrors the distant murmur of the White River.
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| Location | Washington, Daviess County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 38.659215°N, 87.172789°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 47501 |
| Area Code | 812 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Washington, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Washington, 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 Washington includes coordinates 38.659215°N, 87.172789°W, situated in Daviess County. ZIP code 47501. 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.
