St. Matthews, Kentucky Weather
St. Matthews, Kentucky — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for St. Matthews, Jefferson County.
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About St. Matthews, Kentucky
St. Matthews unfolds across the rolling terrain of Jefferson County, a place where the late afternoon sun often casts a warm, honeyed glow on neatly kept lawns and mature trees lining its avenues. It lies 5.2 miles north-west of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 311°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east of Louisville. The landscape here, a gentle topography of subtle rises and shallow valleys, speaks of a long-settled earth, its character shaped by the broad, fertile plains that have long sustained agriculture. It’s a land where the air, especially after a summer shower, carries the clean scent of damp earth and freshly mown grass, a comforting aroma that permeates the residential neighborhoods and the bustling commercial corridors alike. This is a place that feels both grounded and comfortably familiar, its streets alive with the steady hum of everyday life, from the morning rush of commuters to the quiet murmur of families in the evening. Historically, St. Matthews emerged from the agricultural heartland of Kentucky, its early development tied to the cultivation of tobacco and the fertile soil of the Ohio River Valley region, though the river itself remains a distant presence rather than a defining feature. Over time, its proximity to Louisville catalyzed a transformation, shifting its identity from a rural outpost to a vibrant suburban center, a shift evident in the blend of older farmhouses and more modern retail and residential developments. Today, St. Matthews thrives as a hub of commerce and community, its economy fueled by a diverse range of businesses, from independent boutiques to larger retail centers, and its cultural life enriched by a long-standing appreciation for local arts and a commitment to well-maintained public spaces. The iconic St. Matthews Water Tower, a prominent landmark against the sky, serves as a silent sentinel, a constant reminder of the town's enduring spirit and its steady growth.
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| Location | St. Matthews, Jefferson County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.243566°N, 85.635779°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 40207, 40222 |
| Area Code | 502 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This St. Matthews, Kentucky Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for St. Matthews, 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 St. Matthews includes coordinates 38.243566°N, 85.635779°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 40207, 40222. 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.
