South Boston, IN

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Indiana

South Boston is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Indiana. It is 4.2 miles NW of Canton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47165.

South Boston at a glance

State
Indiana
County
Washington County
ZIP code
47165
Nearest town
Canton (4.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Coordinates
38.5828, -85.9792

Weather in South Boston now

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South Boston weather by the hour

South Boston weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Boston.

This week in South Boston

Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Boston

What is the weather usually like in South Boston?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°56°74°92°41°24°Jan46°26°Feb56°34°Mar68°43°Apr76°53°May83°62°Jun87°65°Jul86°63°Aug81°56°Sep70°45°Oct56°35°Nov44°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.2"Feb4.8"Mar4.8"Apr5.2"May4.3"Jun3.7"Jul3.7"Aug3.1"Sep3.0"Oct3.6"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALEM, IN US (USC00127755), adjusted for the elevation of South Boston.

South Boston weather month by month

January
41° 24°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
February
46° 26°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
March
56° 34°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
April
68° 43°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
May
76° 53°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 62°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 65°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 63°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
81° 56°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
70° 45°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
56° 35°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
44° 28°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in South Boston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:58 AM5:48 PM9 h 49 min
February7:32 AM6:23 PM10 h 50 min
March7:53 AM7:52 PM11 h 58 min
April7:05 AM8:21 PM13 h 15 min
May6:30 AM8:50 PM14 h 19 min
June6:17 AM9:11 PM14 h 54 min
July6:30 AM9:09 PM14 h 38 min
August6:56 AM8:39 PM13 h 42 min
September7:24 AM7:53 PM12 h 29 min
October7:51 AM7:07 PM11 h 15 min
November7:24 AM5:32 PM10 h 7 min
December7:52 AM5:25 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in South Boston?

South Boston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit South Boston 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 South Boston

The closest live webcam is Underwood: I-65: 1-065-023-5-1 COUNTY LINE RD, 10.8 miles E of South Boston.

Underwood: I-65: 1-065-023-5-1 COUNTY LINE RDUnderwood · 10.8 mi EOn Windy
Underwood: I-65: 1-065-022-3-sb-ra-cam-2 REST PARK HENRYVILLE SBUnderwood · 10.8 mi EOn Windy
Underwood: I-65: 1-065-022-2-nb-ra-cam-1 REST PARK HENRYVILLE NBUnderwood · 10.8 mi EOn Windy
Underwood: I-65: 1-065-022-2-nb-ra-cam-2 REST PARK HENRYVILLE NBUnderwood · 10.8 mi EOn Windy
Henryville: I-65: 1-065-021-2-1 BROWNSTOWN RDHenryville · 10.9 mi EOn Windy
Henryville: I-65: 1-065-019-2-_-_-cam-1 I-65/19.2 SR 160Henryville · 11.3 mi EOn Windy
Henryville: I-65: 1-065-017-4-1 N OF BIGGS RDHenryville · 12.1 mi EOn Windy
Scottsburg: I-65: 1-065-029-3-1-rwisScottsburg · 12.5 mi NEOn Windy
Scottsburg: I-65: 1-065-029-1-1 SR 56Scottsburg · 12.5 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Boston.

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Questions about South Boston

Where is South Boston, IN?

South Boston is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Indiana, 4.2 miles NW of Canton.

What county is South Boston in?

South Boston is in Washington County, Indiana.

What is the ZIP code of South Boston, IN?

The ZIP code for South Boston is 47165.

What is the nearest town to South Boston?

Canton, 4.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Boston?

Yes. The closest is Underwood: I-65: 1-065-023-5-1 COUNTY LINE RD, 10.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Boston?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in South Boston?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in South Boston?

About 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in South Boston?

Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit South Boston?

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

What climate does South Boston have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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