James Island, South Carolina Weather
James Island, 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 James Island, Charleston County.
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About James Island, South Carolina
James Island breathes the humid, salt-laced air of the South Carolina Lowcountry, a verdant expanse where live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like ancient sentinels, cast long, languid shadows across sun-drenched roads. It lies 3.5 miles south-south-west of Charleston, SC (from Charleston, SC: bearing 197°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of North Charleston. The landscape here is a gentle, rolling tapestry of dense woodlands, punctuated by shimmering creeks and tidal marshes that whisper secrets of the coast, their surfaces mirroring the vast, ever-changing sky. The air itself, thick with the scent of pine and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, hums with the tireless industry of cicadas, a constant, vital chorus that underscores the quiet resilience of this island sanctuary. Everywhere, the land seems to yield softly, a welcoming embrace to the brackish waters that define its edges, creating a permeable boundary between the terrestrial and the aquatic. This land, long shaped by the ebb and flow of tides and the determined spirit of its inhabitants, carries the echoes of a rich and complex history. Originally settled by agrarian communities, James Island’s economy has evolved from its plantation roots, now finding its pulse in a blend of residential growth and thriving local businesses, with a notable presence in the service and retail sectors. Its proximity to Charleston has fostered a dynamic character, attracting families and professionals alike, yet it retains a distinct, unhurried rhythm, a palpable sense of place that feels both connected and apart. The island’s strategic importance throughout history has left its mark, with remnants of past conflicts subtly integrated into the modern landscape, a constant reminder of the generations who have called this tranquil, water-bound world home.
Live animated radar for James Island and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 32.727407°N, 79.948268°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 29412 |
| Area Code | 864 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This James Island, South Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for James Island, 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 James Island includes coordinates 32.727407°N, 79.948268°W, situated in Charleston County. ZIP code 29412. 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. 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.
