Buena Vista, IN

Unincorporated community in Harrison County, Indiana

Buena Vista is a small unincorporated community in Harrison County, Indiana. It is 4.5 miles N of Elizabeth, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47117.

Buena Vista at a glance

State
Indiana
County
Harrison County
ZIP code
47117
Nearest town
Elizabeth (4.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Kentucky/Louisville
Coordinates
38.0589, -85.9800

Weather in Buena Vista now

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Buena Vista weather by the hour

Buena Vista weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Buena Vista.

This week in Buena Vista

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buena Vista

What is the weather usually like in Buena Vista?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°55°73°91°43°23°Jan47°25°Feb57°33°Mar69°42°Apr76°53°May83°61°Jun86°65°Jul86°63°Aug80°56°Sep69°44°Oct56°34°Nov46°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan3.5"Feb4.9"Mar5.4"Apr6.0"May4.5"Jun4.9"Jul3.6"Aug3.8"Sep3.9"Oct3.9"Nov4.8"Dec

Best time to visit Buena Vista: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRANDENBURG, KY US (USC00150955), adjusted for the elevation of Buena Vista.

Buena Vista weather month by month

January
43° 23°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
47° 25°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
57° 33°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
69° 42°F
5.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
76° 53°F
6.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 61°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
86° 65°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 56°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 44°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 34°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
46° 27°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Buena Vista through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:57 AM5:49 PM9 h 52 min
February7:32 AM6:23 PM10 h 51 min
March7:53 AM7:52 PM11 h 59 min
April7:06 AM8:21 PM13 h 14 min
May6:31 AM8:48 PM14 h 17 min
June6:19 AM9:09 PM14 h 50 min
July6:32 AM9:07 PM14 h 35 min
August6:57 AM8:38 PM13 h 40 min
September7:24 AM7:53 PM12 h 28 min
October7:51 AM7:07 PM11 h 16 min
November7:23 AM5:33 PM10 h 9 min
December7:51 AM5:26 PM9 h 35 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Kentucky/Louisville).

What is the weather like in Buena Vista?

Buena Vista has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 53.3 inches (1,354 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Buena Vista is May and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Buena Vista

The closest live webcam is Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwis, 14.8 miles NW of Buena Vista.

Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwisCorydon · 14.8 mi NWOn Windy
Edwardsville: I-64: 1-064-118-9-1 W OF US 150Edwardsville · 17.0 mi NOn Windy
Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-3-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB - 0.3 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR KY LOWER DECKLouisville · 17.5 mi NEOn Windy
Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-1-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB - 0.1 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR CENTER LOWER DECKLouisville · 17.5 mi NEOn Windy
New Albany: I-64: ky1-064-000-0-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB/ 0.0 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR IN SIDE LOWER DECKNew Albany · 17.5 mi NEOn Windy
Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-3-wb-_-cam-1 KY I-64 WB - 0.3 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR KY UPPER DECKLouisville · 17.5 mi NEOn Windy
New Albany: I-64: ky1-064-000-0-wb-_-cam-1 KY I-64 WB - 0.0 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR IN SIDE UPPER DECKNew Albany · 17.5 mi NEOn Windy
Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-1-wb-_-cam-1 KY I-64 WB - 0.1 @ SHERMAN MINTON BY CENTER UPPER DECKLouisville · 17.5 mi NEOn Windy
Edwardsville: I-64: 1-064-119-6-_-_-cam-1 I-64/119.6 AT US 150Edwardsville · 17.6 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Buena Vista.

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Map of Buena Vista, IN

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Questions about Buena Vista

Where is Buena Vista, IN?

Buena Vista is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, Indiana, 4.5 miles N of Elizabeth.

What county is Buena Vista in?

Buena Vista is in Harrison County, Indiana.

What is the ZIP code of Buena Vista, IN?

The ZIP code for Buena Vista is 47117.

What is the nearest town to Buena Vista?

Elizabeth, 4.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Buena Vista?

Yes. The closest is Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwis, 14.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Buena Vista?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Buena Vista?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Buena Vista?

About 53.3 inches (1,354 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Buena Vista?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Buena Vista?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Buena Vista have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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