Louisa, Kentucky Weather
Louisa, Kentucky — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Louisa, Lawrence County.
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About Louisa, Kentucky
Louisa rests where the Big Sandy River meets the Ohio, a confluence that shapes the very air and the broad, rolling hills that cradle it. It lies 22.8 miles south-south-west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 202°T), and is situated 19.7 miles south of Kenova. The landscape here is a study in greens and blues, a place where the sky often mirrors the vastness of the water, and the forested slopes rise and fall with a quiet permanence. Even on a still day, there’s a sense of movement, a gentle flow that seems to emanate from the rivers themselves, carrying the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, softens the edges of everything, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen across the valley floors, imbuing the scene with a profound, almost mournful beauty. The history of Louisa is deeply entwined with the waterways that define its geography, serving as vital arteries for commerce and connection since its early days. Coal mining once pulsed through this region, a legacy that has left its mark on the land and the people, shaping a resilient character born of hard work and shared experience. Today, the local economy draws strength from a blend of these enduring industries and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Louisa, drawing visitors who seek the peace of the riverbanks or the hiking trails that wind through the surrounding hills. The distinct rhythm of life here is one of quiet persistence, a steady beat underscored by the constant murmur of the water and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
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| Location | Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.114254°N, 82.603212°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 41230 |
| Area Code | 859 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Louisa, Kentucky Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Louisa, 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 Louisa includes coordinates 38.114254°N, 82.603212°W, situated in Lawrence County. ZIP code 41230. 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. 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.
