Pataskala, Ohio Weather
Pataskala, Ohio — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Pataskala, Licking County.
Full aviation weather for Pataskala is published on the John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH) page, 18 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. 5 airfields within reach of Pataskala 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 Pataskala: Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ) 27 km · Rickenbacker International Airport (KLCK) 30 km · Perry County Airport (KI86) 53 km · Pickaway County Memorial Airport (KCYO) 60 km
Conditions reported at KCMH describe the airfield itself. Weather 18 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Pataskala specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Pataskala.
About Pataskala, Ohio
Pataskala unfolds across a landscape softened by the persistent touch of agriculture, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons often brushed with the bruised purples and hazy golds of a Midwestern sunset. It lies 7.8 miles east-north-east of Reynoldsburg, OH (from Reynoldsburg, OH: bearing 69°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-east of Pickerington. The land itself, a gently rolling terrain, hints at the ancient glaciers that once shaped this part of Ohio, leaving behind fertile soil that has long been the lifeblood of the region. Creeks, like the South Fork of Black Run, meander through the land, their banks fringed with willows and cottonwoods, their waters reflecting the vast, often dramatic, skies above. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening grain, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land they cultivate. The story of Pataskala is deeply entwined with its past as a vital stop along the Ohio Canal, a waterway that once pulsed with the commerce of goods and people. This history echoes in the very character of Pataskala, a place that has weathered economic shifts from canal boats to the more modern industries that now contribute to its livelihood. While agriculture remains a significant presence, casting a long shadow over the local economy, the town has also found its footing in manufacturing and retail, offering a steady hum of activity that belies its often tranquil appearance. The old railroad depot, though no longer a bustling hub of steam and whistles, stands as a silent sentinel to a bygone era, a reminder of the journeys that have shaped Pataskala into the distinctive community it is today.
Live animated radar for Pataskala 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 | Pataskala, Licking County, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 39.995619°N, 82.674334°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 43062 |
| Area Code | 614 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Pataskala, Ohio Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pataskala, 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 Pataskala includes coordinates 39.995619°N, 82.674334°W, situated in Licking County. ZIP code 43062. Telephone area code: 614. 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.
