Barbourmeade, Kentucky Weather
Barbourmeade, Kentucky — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Barbourmeade, Jefferson County.
Full aviation weather for Barbourmeade is published on the Bowman Field (KLOU) page, 9 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 Barbourmeade 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 Barbourmeade: Clark Regional Airport (KJVY) 14 km · Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) 18 km · Madison Municipal Airport (KIMS) 53 km · Godman Army Air Field (KFTK) 54 km · Samuels Field (KBRY) 54 km
Conditions reported at KLOU describe the airfield itself. Weather 9 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Barbourmeade specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Barbourmeade, Kentucky
Barbourmeade unfolds across a landscape of gentle swells and shallow valleys, a verdant quilt stitched by meandering creeks and bordered by the hushed, ancient woods of Jefferson County. It lies 7.4 miles east of Jeffersonville, IN (from Jeffersonville, IN: bearing 79°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east-north-east of Louisville. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the faint sweetness of honeysuckle, a perfume that clings to the winding lanes and well-tended lawns. Oak and maple trees, their branches heavy with years, cast dappled shadows that shift and play across the quiet streets, lending a timeless quality to the afternoon light. The houses, a mix of sturdy brick and welcoming clapboard, seem to settle into the land, their porches often adorned with potted ferns and wicker chairs, inviting a moment of repose. The story of Barbourmeade is one woven from threads of agrarian roots and a quiet pursuit of community. Historically, this land was part of the broader agricultural tapestry of Kentucky, with the fertile soil supporting farms that fed the growing region. Today, while remnants of that agricultural past can still be glimpsed in the wider expanse of Jefferson County, Barbourmeade itself thrives on a more contemporary blend of residential life and a measured pace that allows for a deep appreciation of its surroundings. The local economy, while not defined by a single dominant industry, benefits from the proximity to larger urban centers, allowing its residents to engage in a diverse range of professions while enjoying the tranquility of their distinct locality. Its character is one of unpretentious charm, a place where the rhythm of daily life is marked by the rustle of leaves and the distant chime of school bells, rather than the clamor of commerce.
Live animated radar for Barbourmeade 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.
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| Location | Barbourmeade, Jefferson County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.297292°N, 85.603294°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 40241, 40242 |
| Area Code | 502 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Barbourmeade, Kentucky Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Barbourmeade, Kentucky, 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 Barbourmeade includes coordinates 38.297292°N, 85.603294°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 40241, 40242. Telephone area code: 502. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
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.
