Augusta, Georgia Weather
Augusta, Georgia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Augusta, Richmond County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Augusta. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Augusta is published on the Daniel Field (KDNL) 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 Augusta 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 Augusta: Augusta Regional At Bush Field (KAGS) 11 km · Aiken Regional Airport (KAIK) 33 km · Wrens Memorial Airport (K65J) 47 km · Burke County Airport (KBXG) 48 km · Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (KHQU) 51 km
Conditions reported at KDNL describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Augusta specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia, unfolds along the Savannah River, its terrain gently sloping toward the water, a characteristic born of its Piedmont location. It lies 2.2 miles south-south-west of North Augusta, SC (from North Augusta, SC: bearing 195°T), and is situated 10.0 miles east-south-east of Evans. The city's history is deeply intertwined with this vital waterway, serving as a crucial port and trading post from its founding in the mid-18th century. Over the centuries, Augusta has transitioned from an agricultural hub, reliant on cotton and timber, to a diversified economy bolstered by manufacturing, healthcare, and a growing technology sector. The humid, subtropical climate imbues the air with a certain languid warmth, particularly in the long summer afternoons, shaping the very pace of life and the verdant growth that surrounds the city. This rich historical and geographical foundation has shaped Augusta's enduring character. Augusta's cultural landscape is a vibrant blend of Southern charm and modern dynamism, evident in the warm greetings one receives and the lively rhythms of its streets. The city is home to the Augusta National Golf Club, a globally recognized landmark synonymous with the Masters Tournament, a major event that draws the world’s attention each spring. Educational pursuits thrive at institutions like Augusta University, contributing to the intellectual and cultural fabric. While not defined by a single professional sports franchise, the spirit of competition runs deep, often found in collegiate athletics and local leagues. Among its famous sons and daughters, the legendary singer-songwriter James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul," remains an indelible part of Augusta's musical heritage, a testament to the creative energy that has long flowed from this river city.
Live animated radar for Augusta 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 | Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33.47097°N, 81.974838°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 30901, 30912, 30917, 30903, 30904 |
| Area Code | 706, 762 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Augusta, Georgia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Augusta, Georgia, 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 Augusta includes coordinates 33.470970°N, 81.974838°W, situated in Richmond County. ZIP code 30901, 30912, 30917, 30903, 30904. Telephone area code: 706, 762. 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.
