Oberlin, Ohio Weather
Oberlin, Ohio — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Oberlin, Lorain County.
Full aviation weather for Oberlin is published on the Lorain County Regional Airport (KLPR) page, 6 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. 6 airfields within reach of Oberlin 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 Oberlin: Elyria Airport (K1G1) 11 km · Columbia Airport (K4G8) 22 km · Norwalk Huron County Airport (K5A1) 28 km · Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (KCLE) 33 km · Medina Municipal Airport (K1G5) 42 km
Conditions reported at KLPR describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Oberlin specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin unfolds across a gently rolling landscape, a place where the wide Ohio sky often feels close enough to touch. It lies 7.7 miles south-west of Elyria, OH (from Elyria, OH: bearing 228°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south of Amherst. The terrain, an amiable undulation of fertile farmland, gives way to the tree-lined streets of the town, their canopies casting shifting patterns of shade in the summer months. Oak and maple trees, sturdy and ancient, stand sentinel along the avenues, their leaves whispering secrets on the breeze. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy fragrance, a blend of damp soil and ripening grain, a comforting scent that speaks of the surrounding agricultural heartland. Even in the quietest moments, there's a sense of patient growth, of roots running deep into the rich, dark earth. The history of Oberlin is deeply intertwined with its educational mission, a legacy that continues to shape its character. Founded in the mid-19th century, it was conceived as a progressive center for learning and social reform, a vision that attracted abolitionists and those seeking intellectual freedom. This spirit of inquiry still permeates the town, evident in the vibrant intellectual hum emanating from its renowned college. The local economy, while still acknowledging its agricultural roots, has found new life in the services and knowledge-based industries fostered by the academic community. Notable landmarks, like the iconic Tappan Square, serve as gathering places, their green expanse a constant reminder of the town's commitment to open discourse and communal life. The rhythm of Oberlin is one of thoughtful engagement, a steady pace that allows for contemplation and connection, a quiet counterpoint to the hurried world beyond its borders.
Live animated radar for Oberlin 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.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 41.293939°N, 82.217379°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 44074 |
| Area Code | 216 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Oberlin, Ohio Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Oberlin, 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 Oberlin includes coordinates 41.293939°N, 82.217379°W, situated in Lorain County. ZIP code 44074. Telephone area code: 216. 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.
