Indian Lake, Missouri Weather
Indian Lake, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Indian Lake, Crawford County.
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About Indian Lake, Missouri
Indian Lake rests in a landscape of rolling Ozark hills, where dense stands of oak and hickory climb the slopes, their branches a tangled canopy against the often-bright Missouri sky. It lies 51.6 miles south-east of Jefferson City, MO (from Jefferson City, MO: bearing 130°T), and is situated 3.2 miles north-west of Cuba. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a rain, and the quiet is broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a crow. The terrain is a study in subtle changes, from the shadowed hollows where moss clings to limestone outcrops, to the sun-drenched clearings that offer fleeting glimpses of the wider world. The lake itself, a placid mirror reflecting the shifting clouds, is the heart of this place, its waters a cool, dark presence in the heart of the woodland. The story of Indian Lake is one of quiet resilience, tied to the land and the traditions it has fostered. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the bounty of the surrounding forests and the fertile soil, with small farms and timber operations forming the backbone of local livelihoods. While the exact origins of its name are lost to the mists of time, the enduring connection to the natural world is palpable, evident in the unhurried pace of life and the deep respect for the seasons. The waters of Indian Lake have drawn people for recreation and solace, a constant in a world that often feels too fast.
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| Location | Indian Lake, Crawford County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 38.090898°N, 91.450925°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 65453 |
| Area Code | 573 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Indian Lake, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Indian Lake, Missouri, 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 Indian Lake includes coordinates 38.090898°N, 91.450925°W, situated in Crawford County. ZIP code 65453. Telephone area code: 573. 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.
