Florence, South Carolina Weather
Florence, 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 Florence, Florence County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Florence. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Florence is published on the Florence Regional Airport (KFLO) page, 4 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 Florence 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 Florence: Branhams Airport (K6J7) 18 km · Darlington County Airport (KUDG) 31 km · Marion County Airport (KMAO) 39 km · Dillon County Airport (KDLC) 46 km · Marlboro County Jetport - H E Avent Field Airport (KBBP) 48 km
Conditions reported at KFLO describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Florence specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Florence, South Carolina
Florence unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile plains, where the warm Carolina air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 38.2 miles east-north-east of Sumter, SC (from Sumter, SC: bearing 60°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-east of Darlington. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to pool in the wide, open fields surrounding the city, illuminating the emerald green of summer crops and the burnished gold of ripening grain. The terrain itself, though unassuming, possesses a quiet resilience, a steadfastness that mirrors the character of its people. Roads here often stretch straight and true for miles, a testament to the practical minds that shaped this place, while the distant, hazy outline of the coastal plain hints at the proximity of water and a different kind of light. Florence’s story is one of crossroads and commerce, its very existence shaped by the confluence of railway lines that once pulsed with the lifeblood of the South. This strategic positioning fostered a robust agricultural economy, with cotton and tobacco historically dominating the fields that still surround the city. Today, that heritage is complemented by a growing healthcare sector and a diverse industrial base, a testament to Florence’s ability to adapt. Notable figures have emerged from its soil, their talents reaching far beyond these familiar horizons, yet the heart of Florence remains grounded in its enduring community spirit and the quiet dignity of everyday life. The Pecan Grove Plantation, a glimpse into the antebellum past, stands as a reminder of the layered history that underpins the present.
Live animated radar for Florence 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 | Florence, Florence County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.195433°N, 79.762562°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 29506, 29505, 29501, 29502, 29503 |
| Area Code | 843, 854 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Florence, South Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Florence, 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 Florence includes coordinates 34.195433°N, 79.762562°W, situated in Florence County. ZIP code 29506, 29505, 29501, 29502, 29503. Telephone area code: 843, 854. 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.
