Hertford, North Carolina Weather
Hertford, North Carolina — 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, soil and crop conditions for Hertford, Perquimans County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Hertford.
About Hertford, North Carolina
Hertford, a place where the Perquimans River exhales its slow breath, unfolds along a landscape of subtle greens and muted blues. It lies 37.7 miles south of Suffolk, VA (from Suffolk, VA: bearing 170°T), and is situated 2.0 miles south of Winfall. The land here is a generous, yielding plain, crisscrossed by the silver threads of creeks and the broader, more purposeful sweep of the river itself, which eventually spills into the Albemarle Sound. Oaks and pines, their branches a testament to the persistent Atlantic breeze, form a verdant fringe around fields that stretch towards horizons softened by the humid air. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a particular quality, a diffused luminescence that imbues the weathered clapboard houses and the low-slung storefronts with a quiet dignity, as if the very air holds a memory of sun-drenched days. The history of Hertford is deeply entwined with the fertile lands and the accessible waterways that have long defined its character. Established as a county seat, its economy has traditionally been anchored in agriculture, with crops like corn and soybeans drawing sustenance from the rich alluvial soil. The Perquimans River, more than just a geographical feature, has served as a vital artery for commerce and connection, its waters once alive with the passage of schooners and the hum of small fishing boats. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the economic landscape has broadened, embracing small businesses and a growing appreciation for the area’s natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek a respite from the clamor of larger cities and a taste of authentic coastal Carolina life.
Live animated radar for Hertford and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 36.190158°N, 76.466052°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27944, 27930 |
| Area Code | 919, 984 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Hertford, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hertford, North Carolina, 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 Hertford includes coordinates 36.190158°N, 76.466052°W, situated in Perquimans County. ZIP code 27944, 27930. Telephone area code: 919, 984. 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.
