Forest Acres, South Carolina Weather
Forest Acres, 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 Forest Acres, Richland County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Forest Acres. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Forest Acres is published on the Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (KCUB) page, 6 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 Forest Acres 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 Forest Acres: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE) 15 km · Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (KMMT) 20 km · Fairfield County Airport (KFDW) 35 km · North Air Force Auxillary Airfield (KXNO) 46 km · Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC) 48 km
Conditions reported at KCUB describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Forest Acres specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Forest Acres, South Carolina
Forest Acres unfolds as a verdant expanse, its character shaped by the gentle rise and fall of the South Carolina sandhills. It lies 2.9 miles east-north-east of Columbia, SC (from Columbia, SC: bearing 63°T), and is situated 6.1 miles east-south-east of St. Andrews. Here, loblolly pines and magnolias form a dense, whispering canopy, filtering the humid air into a dappled, emerald light that shifts with the sun's slow arc. The landscape itself breathes with a quiet resilience, a terrain marked by the occasional rocky outcrop and the winding paths that invite exploration, hinting at a deeper, wilder spirit beneath the manicured lawns and suburban tranquility. It is a place where the scent of pine needles and damp earth hangs heavy, a perfume of the natural world persisting amidst the human imprint. The history of Forest Acres is a narrative woven from the threads of agricultural aspiration and suburban growth, a legacy that echoes in the names of its streets and the established grandeur of its older homes. Once part of larger agricultural holdings, the area began its transformation into a desirable residential enclave in the mid-20th century, attracting families with its promise of space and natural beauty. While no single industry dominates, the local economy thrives on a blend of retail, service, and professional occupations, serving a population drawn to the area's quality of life and its proximity to the larger urban center. The presence of Forest Lake Club, with its established reputation, adds a touch of timeless elegance, a landmark that speaks to the enduring appeal of Forest Acres as a place to cultivate roots and find a measure of peace.
Live animated radar for Forest Acres 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 | Forest Acres, Richland County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.019322°N, 80.989813°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 29642, 29461, 29732, 29206 |
| Area Code | 864, 803 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Forest Acres, South Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forest Acres, 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 Forest Acres includes coordinates 34.019322°N, 80.989813°W, situated in Richland County. ZIP code 29642, 29461, 29732, 29206. Telephone area code: 864, 803. 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.
