Indiana Weather Check: 59°F and Dry at Indianapolis, May 22, 2026

What changed

The National Weather Service's latest automated observation at Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) logged these readings at 6:10 AM UTC on May 22:

• Temperature: 59°F (15°C)
• Dew point: 48°F (9°C)
• Wind speed: about 10 mph (from the reported 16.7 km/h)
• Barometric pressure: about 30.10 inches of mercury (from the reported 101,930 Pa)

The dew point spread of roughly 11°F suggests dry, comfortable air — no fog or heavy moisture concerns at observation time.

Why it matters

Late May in Indiana is prime time for corn and soybean emergence and early growth. A 59°F reading in the early morning hours points to overnight lows that stayed well above freezing — no frost risk at this location. The low dew point and light winds suggest dry conditions at observation time, which could favor fieldwork if soils are fit. This is one station at one point in time, so conditions across Indiana will vary.

What to watch next

• Daytime highs: How warm the afternoon gets will affect growing degree day accumulation for corn and soybeans.
• Rain chances: This observation is dry, but check your local NWS forecast for any precipitation in the coming days.
• Soil conditions: If you're still finishing planting or doing early-season passes, local soil moisture is worth watching alongside these air readings.

Source notes

All four readings come from the U.S. National Weather Service API, station KIND (Indianapolis), observation timestamp 2026-05-22T06:10:00 UTC. Temperature and dew point were reported in °C and converted to °F. Wind speed was reported in km/h and converted to mph. Pressure was reported in Pa and converted to inches of mercury.