Charlestown State Park, IN
Today’s Forecast:
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Today’s Report:
Hiking
Excellent for hiking. High near 77°F. Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Excellent for camping. High near 77°F. Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
- Overnight: Favorable conditions
Fishing
Excellent for fishing. High near 77°F. Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Charlestown State Park
Plans here commonly move among rugged trails, campground, legal Fourteenmile Creek fishing and Indiana-side Ohio River access, so the forecast should be paired with the notice for the exact facility.
Planning an Outing
Before committing the day, review Ohio River backwater, creek level, slippery ravines, heat, fishing access and campground status and leave enough margin to change routes within this ravine above Ohio River backwater.
Weather Tips
- For this ravine above Ohio River backwater, indiana DNR identifies fishing along the Fourteenmile Creek bank on Trail 3; rising Ohio River backwater can reverse or inundate low access.
- For this ravine above Ohio River backwater, rugged ravines become slick after rain, and the Rose Island approach has limited exits during oppressive heat or thunderstorms.
- For this ravine above Ohio River backwater, use the campground and trail notices rather than assuming the higher entrance area represents the creek valley.
Nearby Towns and Areas
- Charlestown
- Jeffersonville
- Fourteenmile Creek
- Ohio River
- Rose Island
Adjust the Day to the Forecast
Stay ashore or move to a short protected trail; otherwise, delay setup until the warned storm or high-wind period passes.
7-Day Forecast
Weather by Season
Winter
Across this ravine above Ohio River backwater, open water is dangerously cold, ramps may ice over and shaded shoreline paths refreeze after daytime thaw.
Spring
Within this ravine above Ohio River backwater, rising gauge levels, faster current and floating debris follow basin-wide rain; floodplain trails can stay closed after the crest passes.
Summer
On this ravine above Ohio River backwater, morning offers the best margin before heat and thunderstorms; check for storm debris and water-service restrictions.
Fall
Around this ravine above Ohio River backwater, colder water arrives before winter air, so a mild afternoon can still demand immersion protection; stronger fronts also shorten launch windows.
Key Climate Data Points
- Local climate: This ravine above Ohio River backwater in Southeast Indiana and Ohio River has an annual average temperature about 54–56°F, receives roughly 44–48 inches of precipitation and typically records usually 8–16 inches, with ice and cold rain often more disruptive than deep snow.
- Wettest season: Spring, when repeated fronts and ohio valley thunderstorms produce the heaviest runoff; this estimate reflects rugged trails.
- Driest season: Late summer into early fall, aside from tropical-remnant rainfall; this estimate reflects rugged trails.
- Annual average temperature: About 54–56°f; this estimate reflects rugged trails.
- Annual snowfall: Usually 8–16 inches, with ice and cold rain often more disruptive than deep snow; this estimate reflects rugged trails.