Forest Acres, South Carolina Weather
Forest Acres, 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 for Forest Acres, Richland County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
