Fort Benning, Georgia Weather
Fort Benning, Georgia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Fort Benning, Chattahoochee County.
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About Fort Benning, Georgia
Fort Benning, a significant United States Army installation, occupies a landscape of rolling pine-covered terrain and sandy soils in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It lies 7.6 miles south of Columbus, GA (from Columbus, GA: bearing 172°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-east of Phenix City. Its history is deeply intertwined with the nation's military endeavors, expanding considerably through the 20th century as a pivotal training ground. The economy of the surrounding region is intrinsically linked to the presence of Fort Benning, with military personnel and their families forming a substantial part of the local consumer base and workforce. The Chattahoochee River, a vital waterway, shapes the western boundary of this area, its slow, steady flow mirroring the timeless quality of the land. The air here often carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the verdant environment. The cultural character of Fort Benning is primarily defined by its military purpose, fostering a sense of discipline and shared experience among its residents. While not a traditional cultural hub, the installation and its environs have been touched by the lives of many who served here. The nearby landscape offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, with dense woodlands and open fields providing a backdrop for various activities. Though there are no renowned universities or major professional sports teams directly associated with Fort Benning itself, the installation hosts numerous events that bring together its diverse population. The quiet hum of activity, punctuated by the distant sounds of training, creates a unique rhythm to life around Fort Benning.
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| Location | Fort Benning, Chattahoochee County, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 32.352369°N, 84.968819°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 31905, 31995 |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fort Benning, Georgia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fort Benning, Georgia, 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 Fort Benning includes coordinates 32.352369°N, 84.968819°W, situated in Chattahoochee County. ZIP code 31905, 31995. Telephone area code: 229. 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.
