Radcliff, Kentucky Weather
Radcliff, Kentucky — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Radcliff, Hardin County.
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About Radcliff, Kentucky
Radcliff, Kentucky, unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the subtle erosion of time, where rolling hills, softened by decades of cultivation and the passage of seasons, give way to broad, fertile valleys. It lies 11.2 miles north-north-west of Elizabethtown, KY (from Elizabethtown, KY: bearing 334°T), and is situated 3.6 miles south-south-east of Fort Knox. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a summer shower, a mingling of freshly mown hay and the distant, sweet perfume of honeysuckle clinging to weathered fence posts. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting a warm, golden hue across the fields of corn and soybeans, and lending a quiet dignity to the clusters of modest homes and sturdy oak trees that dot the horizon. The land itself feels generous, a patient host to the life that thrives upon it, from the busy hum of insects in the tall grass to the slow, deliberate movement of clouds across the vast, blue Kentucky sky. The history of Radcliff is closely tied to the ebb and flow of agricultural life and the steady march of progress. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil of Hardin County, established farms that have been passed down through generations, their stories whispered on the wind that rustles through the corn stalks. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the presence of nearby Fort Knox has brought a distinct military influence, shaping the local economy and contributing to the vibrant, diverse character of Radcliff. This intersection of rural tradition and military presence creates a unique rhythm to life, a blend of quiet dedication to the land and the energetic pulse of a community that has adapted and grown. The distinctive spirit of Radcliff is felt in the friendly nods exchanged on Main Street and the enduring sense of community that binds its residents together.
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| Location | Radcliff, Hardin County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.840346°N, 85.94913°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 40160, 40159 |
| Area Code | 502 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Radcliff, Kentucky Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Radcliff, 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 Radcliff includes coordinates 37.840346°N, 85.949130°W, situated in Hardin County. ZIP code 40160, 40159. 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. 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.
