Blythewood, South 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 Blythewood, Richland County.
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Blythewood sits on a gently rolling landscape, a verdant expanse where the Carolina sun casts long shadows across fields of pine and oak. It lies 15.2 miles north-north-east of Columbia, SC (from Columbia, SC: bearing 13°T), and is situated 13.4 miles north-north-east of St. Andrews. The air here often carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of blooming honeysuckle in warmer months and the crisp, earthy scent of damp soil after a summer shower. It’s a place where the sky feels expansive, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds, and where the quiet hum of cicadas forms a constant, natural soundtrack. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand as stoic sentinels, their leaves whispering secrets to the passing breeze, hinting at a resilience born of seasons endured. The terrain, characterized by its subtle elevations and meandering drainage, shapes the way water flows, feeding the small creeks that thread through the surrounding woods, their banks softened by moss and fallen leaves. The history of Blythewood is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistence of its agricultural roots and the quiet determination of its people. Once a significant stop on the railroad, the town's economy, while diversifying, still draws strength from the fertile soil that surrounds it, with farming and agribusiness remaining vital threads in its fabric. You can still sense the echoes of its past in the enduring charm of its older structures and the familiar faces that greet you at the local market. This locality cultivates a distinct character, a blend of Southern hospitality and a grounded practicality, where the pace of life allows for genuine connection and the appreciation of simple, enduring beauty. The presence of significant educational institutions nearby contributes to a dynamic yet unhurried atmosphere, fostering a sense of community that is both welcoming and deeply rooted.
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| Location | Blythewood, Richland County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.214316°N, 80.973977°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 29016 |
| Area Code | 803, 839 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Blythewood, South 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 Blythewood includes coordinates 34.214316°N, 80.973977°W, situated in Richland County. ZIP code 29016. Telephone area code: 803, 839. 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.