Russells Point, Ohio Weather
Russells Point, Ohio — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Russells Point, Logan County.
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About Russells Point, Ohio
Russells Point sprawls lazily along the western edge of Indian Lake, a place where summer days stretch long and the air hums with the promise of cool water. It lies 21.8 miles south-south-east of Lima, OH (from Lima, OH: bearing 149°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east-north-east of Jackson Center. The landscape here is gentle, a soft embrace of rolling farmland giving way to the shimmering expanse of the lake, its shores dotted with the bright colors of cottages and the sturdy silhouettes of docks. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, has a buttery quality, slanting across the flat terrain and illuminating the dust motes dancing above the asphalt roads. The scent of freshly cut grass mingles with the faint, briny tang of the lake, a distinctive perfume for Russells Point. Trees, mostly maples and oaks, offer pockets of shade, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to whisper forgotten secrets of the region. The history of Russells Point is intrinsically tied to the allure of Indian Lake itself, which was once a major reservoir before becoming a beloved summer destination. For generations, this lakeside community has thrived on the ebb and flow of seasonal visitors, its local economy historically powered by tourism, boat rentals, and the simple pleasures of lakeside living. The legacy of amusement parks and dance halls, though largely faded, still echoes in the faded paint of some older buildings and the enduring spirit of recreation that defines Russells Point. The land, once heavily agricultural, now finds its character shaped by the water, the rhythm of life dictated by the seasons and the dependable, if sometimes boisterous, energy of those seeking respite by the lake.
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| Location | Russells Point, Logan County, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 40.471161°N, 83.892716°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 43348 |
| Area Code | 614 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Russells Point, Ohio Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Russells Point, Ohio, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Russells Point includes coordinates 40.471161°N, 83.892716°W, situated in Logan County. ZIP code 43348. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
