Fort Wright, Kentucky Weather
Fort Wright, Kentucky — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Fort Wright, Kenton County.
Full aviation weather for Fort Wright is published on the Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (KLUK) page, 11 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 Fort Wright 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 Fort Wright: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) 12 km · Clermont County Airport (KI69) 28 km · Cincinnati West Airport (KI67) 31 km · Butler Co Regional Airport - Hogan Field (KHAO) 35 km · Miami University Airport (KOXD) 54 km
Conditions reported at KLUK describe the airfield itself. Weather 11 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Fort Wright specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Fort Wright, Kentucky
Fort Wright rises from the rolling terrain where the Ohio River carves its broad, deliberate path. It lies 2.6 miles south-south-west of Covington, KY (from Covington, KY: bearing 212°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-south-west of Cincinnati. The land itself, a study in gentle slopes and verdant hollows, holds a quiet dignity under a sky that often stretches wide and pale. Mature trees, their branches reaching like patient hands, offer dappled shade along residential streets, their leaves rustling with the subtle murmur of everyday life. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the lingering sweetness of manicured lawns, hinting at the deep, fertile ground that underpins this place. The history of Fort Wright is bound to the strategic importance of its riverfront position, a legacy that echoes in its name and the thoughtful planning of its development. Once a vital point for commerce and defense, its economy has evolved, now reflecting a blend of residential appeal and a diverse, modern business landscape. The presence of established neighborhoods, characterized by well-maintained homes and a sense of enduring community, speaks to a long-standing commitment to family and stability. While the grand fortifications of its past have long since receded, the spirit of resilience and growth remains, a quiet testament to Fort Wright's enduring character.
Live animated radar for Fort Wright and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Fort Wright, Kenton County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 39.051727°N, 84.53411°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 41011 |
| Area Code | 859 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fort Wright, Kentucky Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fort Wright, 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 Fort Wright includes coordinates 39.051727°N, 84.534110°W, situated in Kenton County. ZIP code 41011. Telephone area code: 859. 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.
