Bowling Green, Kentucky Weather
Bowling Green, Kentucky — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Bowling Green, Warren County.
Full aviation weather for Bowling Green is published on the Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (KBWG) page, 4 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. 3 airfields within reach of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green: Russellville Logan County Airport (K4M7) 39 km · Portland Municipal Airport (K1M5) 44 km
Conditions reported at KBWG describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Bowling Green specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape where the verdant embrace of Kentucky's Green River region lends its character. It lies 36.0 miles north of Sumner, TN (from Sumner, TN: bearing 5°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north of Plano. The land here, a gentle undulation rather than a stark declivity, has been shaped by the slow work of water and wind, nurturing a rich agricultural heritage evident in the surrounding fields. Historically, Bowling Green served as a vital crossroads, its strategic position on the Barren River and later the railroad lines cementing its importance in trade and transportation, a legacy that echoes in the persistent hum of commerce that defines its modern economy. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume of sustenance that speaks to the enduring connection between Bowling Green and the land that provides. The cultural spirit of Bowling Green is one of earnest practicality, a character reflected in its well-regarded educational institutions like Western Kentucky University, which imbues the city with a youthful energy and intellectual curiosity. Among its most cherished landmarks is the iconic Capitol Arts Center, a beacon of the city's appreciation for the arts, and the nearby Lost River Cave, a subterranean marvel that offers a glimpse into the geological wonders beneath the surface. While professional sports teams may not define its identity, a strong collegiate athletic presence fuels local passion, particularly during the vibrant autumn months when the leaves turn to flame and the air crackles with anticipation. The rhythm of life in Bowling Green is punctuated by community events and a genuine warmth, fostering a sense of belonging that is perhaps best embodied by the quiet pride of its residents, a people who understand the enduring value of place.
Live animated radar for Bowling Green 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 | Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 36.99032°N, 86.443602°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 42101, 42104, 42102, 42103 |
| Area Code | 270 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bowling Green, Kentucky Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green includes coordinates 36.990320°N, 86.443602°W, situated in Warren County. ZIP code 42101, 42104, 42102, 42103. Telephone area code: 270. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
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.
