Owensboro, Kentucky Weather
Owensboro, Kentucky — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Owensboro, Daviess County.
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About Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro lies on the broad shoulder of Kentucky, a place where the land exhales a gentle, humid breath. It lies 22.2 miles south-south-east of Warrick, IN (from Warrick, IN: bearing 159°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-north-east of Sorgho. The Ohio River, a vast, silken ribbon, defines its northern edge, its waters reflecting the wide, often cloud-streaked sky with an indifferent grace. Rolling farmland, a patchwork of emerald and gold in the growing season, stretches south and east, punctuated by stands of oak and sycamore that whisper in the breeze. The air itself carries a certain weight here, thick with the promise of summer thunderstorms and the scent of ripening corn, a palpable presence that settles on the skin. Even the sidewalks, worn smooth by decades of footfalls, seem to hold a quiet memory of the sun and rain. This riverfront city has always been shaped by the currents of commerce and culture. Originally settled in the late 18th century, Owensboro grew into a significant hub for tobacco, bourbon, and coal, industries that carved their mark on the local character and economy. The legacy of these enterprises is still visible in the sturdy brick buildings downtown and the enduring spirit of hard work that underpins the community. Today, while manufacturing remains important, Owensboro also celebrates its vibrant arts scene, particularly its deep connection to bluegrass music, a sound that seems to echo from the very soul of Kentucky and can be heard drifting from open windows on warm evenings. The International Bluegrass Music Museum stands as a testament to this rich heritage, drawing visitors and musicians alike to this distinctive corner of the Bluegrass State.
Live animated radar for Owensboro and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.774215°N, 87.11333°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 42303, 42301, 42302, 42304 |
| Area Code | 270 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Owensboro, Kentucky Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Owensboro, 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 Owensboro includes coordinates 37.774215°N, 87.113330°W, situated in Daviess County. ZIP code 42303, 42301, 42302, 42304. 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.
