Minford, Ohio Weather
Minford, Ohio — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Minford, Scioto County.
Full aviation weather for Minford is published on the Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (KPMH) page, 2 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Minford have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Minford: James A Rhodes Airport (KJRO) 28 km · Ashland Regional Airport (KDWU) 36 km · Lawrence County Airpark (KHTW) 58 km
Conditions reported at KPMH describe the airfield itself. Weather 2 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Minford specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Minford.
About Minford, Ohio
Minford rests within a landscape shaped by the Ohio River's enduring influence, a place where the land rises and falls with a gentle insistence. It lies 37.8 miles north-west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 324°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north of Wheelersburg. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer or the fiery hues of autumn, define the horizon, their slopes often yielding to fertile valleys. The air here carries a particular scent, a mingling of damp earth after a spring rain and the sweet, decaying leaves of the forest floor, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very soul of the place. Creeks, their waters often clear and cool, meander through the terrain, their banks lined with the stoic presence of mature trees, their branches reaching towards a sky that can shift from a brilliant, cloudless blue to the bruised purples and oranges of a coming storm. The character of Minford is one of quiet resilience, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the land's own steady rhythm. Historically, Minford's story is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Scioto County and the enduring spirit of its people, many of whom have roots stretching back generations. The land, once cleared by hardy pioneers, now supports a blend of farming and smaller-scale industries, with a local economy that draws strength from its ties to the surrounding region. While no grand monuments mark its history, the enduring presence of older farmsteads and the simple, sturdy architecture of its homes speak to a past built on hard work and a deep connection to the earth. The nearby Shawnee State Park offers a testament to the natural beauty that has always been a cornerstone of this locale, providing opportunities for exploration and a reminder of the wilder spirit that once dominated these hills. The very feel of Minford is one of a community that understands the value of simple pleasures, where neighbors know each other and the changing light of dusk can still evoke a profound sense of peace.
Live animated radar for Minford and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Minford, Scioto County, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 38.858964°N, 82.862116°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 45653 |
| Area Code | 937 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Minford, Ohio Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Minford, Ohio, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Minford includes coordinates 38.858964°N, 82.862116°W, situated in Scioto County. ZIP code 45653. Telephone area code: 937. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
