Aiken, South Carolina Weather
Aiken, South Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Aiken, Aiken County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Aiken. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Aiken is published on the Aiken Regional Airport (KAIK) page, 10 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 Aiken 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 Aiken: Augusta Regional At Bush Field (KAGS) 31 km · Daniel Field (KDNL) 31 km · Saluda County Airport (K6J4) 41 km · Barnwell Regional Airport (KBNL) 46 km · North Air Force Auxillary Airfield (KXNO) 59 km
Conditions reported at KAIK describe the airfield itself. Weather 10 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Aiken specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a tapestry of pine forests and manicured estates where the air often carries the subtle scent of damp earth and blooming magnolias. It lies 14.7 miles east-north-east of North Augusta, SC (from North Augusta, SC: bearing 74°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east-north-east of Burnettown. Sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy of live oaks draped with Spanish moss, paints shifting patterns on the sandy soil, a reminder of the region's coastal plain origins, though far inland. The rhythm of Aiken is one of quiet grace, a measured pace dictated by the soft rustle of leaves and the distant, echoing call of a bird. Streets are wide, lined with historic homes boasting broad verandas and gardens that spill over with azaleas and camellias, creating an atmosphere of enduring Southern charm. The history of Aiken is deeply intertwined with its development as a winter resort for wealthy Northerners in the late 19th century, drawn by its mild climate and the promise of equestrian pursuits. This legacy is still palpable in the town's elegant architecture and the enduring popularity of polo and steeplechase racing, events that draw crowds and inject a lively spirit into the otherwise tranquil existence. The local economy, while diversifying, still bears the imprint of its past, with a strong emphasis on tourism, thoroughbred horse farms, and a burgeoning arts scene. Aiken retains a distinct character, a blend of old-world sophistication and a deeply rooted connection to the land, where the echoes of its Gilded Age founders still seem to whisper on the breeze.
Live animated radar for Aiken 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 | Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 33.560417°N, 81.719553°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 29801, 29802, 29803, 29804, 29805 |
| Area Code | 864 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Aiken, South Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Aiken, South 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 Aiken includes coordinates 33.560417°N, 81.719553°W, situated in Aiken County. ZIP code 29801, 29802, 29803, 29804, 29805. Telephone area code: 864. 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.
