Fredonia, Kentucky Weather
Fredonia, Kentucky — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Fredonia, Caldwell County.
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About Fredonia, Kentucky
Fredonia rests in a landscape where the earth gently rolls, a soft undulation of fertile ground that hints at the agricultural roots holding this place fast. It lies 31.1 miles east-north-east of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 74°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north of Eddyville. The air here, especially when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a peculiar warmth, a humid embrace that softens the edges of the day and lends a golden hue to the scattered farmsteads and the sturdy, weathered barns that punctuate the horizon. Fields of corn stand tall, their silken tassels catching the breeze like whispered secrets, while the occasional stand of mature oak trees offers pockets of deep, resonant shade. The quietude is palpable, broken only by the distant hum of machinery or the call of a passing bird, a peaceful cadence that defines the very character of Fredonia. The story of Fredonia is one of quiet perseverance and a deep connection to the land, a narrative woven from the threads of early settlers who recognized the richness of this soil. Agriculture has long been the beating heart of its economy, with tobacco and a variety of grains forming the backbone of its prosperity for generations, their cultivation leaving an indelible mark on the very texture of the terrain. Though the agricultural landscape remains prominent, a subtle shift has occurred, with a growing diversification of local businesses providing a steady hum of activity, a testament to Fredonia's adaptability. The community spirit, forged through shared seasons and the enduring cycles of the land, remains a distinctive feature, a quiet strength that resonates through its friendly greetings and the shared glances of neighbors.
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| Location | Fredonia, Caldwell County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.208107°N, 88.056688°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 42411 |
| Area Code | 270 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fredonia, Kentucky Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fredonia, Kentucky, 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 Fredonia includes coordinates 37.208107°N, 88.056688°W, situated in Caldwell County. ZIP code 42411. 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. 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.
