Claremont, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Claremont, Henderson County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Claremont. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Claremont is published on the Hendersonville Airport (K0A7) page, 5 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 Claremont 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 Claremont: Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL) 22 km · Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP) 45 km · Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) 47 km · Rutherford County Marchman Field (KFQD) 49 km · Pickens County Airport (KLQK) 56 km
Conditions reported at K0A7 describe the airfield itself. Weather 5 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Claremont specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Claremont.
Claremont, North Carolina, unfolds across the rolling Piedmont, a landscape where the land gently swells and dips, hinting at the ancient mountains that lie to the west. It lies 24.3 miles south-south-east of Asheville, NC (from Asheville, NC: bearing 164°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south-south-east of Hendersonville. Here, the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of pine needles and damp soil, especially after a summer rain, and the light at dusk filters through the mature hardwoods in a way that softens every edge. The terrain, a mosaic of fertile bottoms and well-drained ridges, has long dictated the rhythm of life, shaping fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon, interspersed with clusters of sturdy oaks and maples. The character of Claremont is one of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of days feels measured, not by the hurried ticking of a clock, but by the slow arc of the sun and the predictable turning of the seasons. The story of Claremont is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Henderson County, where farming has been the bedrock of its economy for generations, cultivating a spirit of self-reliance and community. While agriculture remains a vital thread, the local economy has diversified, embracing small businesses and light industry that contribute to the town’s steady, unpretentious prosperity. Claremont itself has seen modest growth, drawing families who appreciate its accessible charm and the proximity to the vibrant arts and outdoor recreation of the broader mountain region. The sense of history here is not always shouted from grand monuments, but whispers from the weathered barns and the enduring traditions of neighborly support that continue to define Claremont.
Live animated radar for Claremont 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 | Claremont, Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.262895°N, 82.435674°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28731, 28610 |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Claremont, North Carolina, 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 Claremont includes coordinates 35.262895°N, 82.435674°W, situated in Henderson County. ZIP code 28731, 28610. Telephone area code: 828. 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.