Moorland, Kentucky Weather
Moorland, Kentucky — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Moorland, Jefferson County.
Full aviation weather for Moorland 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 Moorland 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 Moorland: Clark Regional Airport (KJVY) 17 km · Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) 17 km · Samuels Field (KBRY) 52 km · Godman Army Air Field (KFTK) 53 km · Madison Municipal Airport (KIMS) 55 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 Moorland specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Moorland, Kentucky
Moorland unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the rich, dark earth hints at seasons of diligent cultivation. It lies 5.5 miles north of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 349°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of Louisville. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the fields in broad, warm swathes, illuminating the stoic, weathered barns that dot the horizon. The air here carries the scent of freshly turned soil, mingled with the sweet, faint perfume of wildflowers that spill over forgotten fences, a quiet testament to nature's persistent artistry. Here, the land breathes with a steady, unhurried cadence, a place where the horizon seems to stretch endlessly, promising both quiet contemplation and the honest labor of the day. The story of Moorland is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Jefferson County, a legacy built on the fertile ground that has sustained generations. For many years, the local economy thrived on the bounty of its farms, with corn and soybeans stretching towards the sky in verdant rows, a familiar and enduring sight. While the agricultural roots remain strong, there's a quiet evolution taking place, with small businesses and artisanal crafts finding a home here, reflecting a modern spirit within the enduring rural charm. The very rhythm of life in Moorland, though perhaps slower than in bustling metropolises, possesses a unique resilience, a characteristic born from the deep connection to the land and the enduring spirit of its people.
Live animated radar for Moorland 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 | Moorland, Jefferson County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.272293°N, 85.583572°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 40242 |
| Area Code | 502 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Moorland, Kentucky Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Moorland, 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 Moorland includes coordinates 38.272293°N, 85.583572°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 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.
