Indianapolis Weather Forecast
Indianapolis weather: 59°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Indianapolis
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 47 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,8 in, 1,5 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Indianapolis
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16-day forecast for Indianapolis
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 45° | 1% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 49° | 1% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 50° | 2% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 59° | 0% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 61° | 1% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 65° / 57° | 33% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 59° | 39% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 60° | 38% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 61° | 41% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 55° | 32% · 0,8 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 55° / 39° | 19% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 39° / 34° | 13% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 43° / 33° | 16% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 33° | 16% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light rain | 52° / 44° | 23% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 44° | 33% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
What this means for Indianapolis
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 5.8°F above the 68°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 84°F.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is a city in Indiana. Its coordinates are 39.7684, -86.1581. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Indianapolis right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 67% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Indianapolis?
May, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Indianapolis, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Indianapolis in?
Indianapolis observes America/Indiana/Indianapolis (UTC-04:00). The local time is 2:03 AM.
How many people live in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis has a population of approximately 880.000.
What is the nearest airport to Indianapolis?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 178 mi away and Nashville International Airport (BNA), 253 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Indianapolis?
Popular options include Indiana Dunes National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Starved Rock State Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Gateway Arch National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 2:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
