Kiawah Island, South Carolina Weather
Kiawah 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, soil and crop conditions for Kiawah Island, Charleston County.
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About Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Kiawah Island unfolds as a sanctuary of salt-kissed air and ancient oaks, their gnarled limbs draped with Spanish moss that sways like whispered secrets on the ocean breeze. It lies 14.7 miles south-west of Charleston, SC (from Charleston, SC: bearing 218°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east-north-east of Seabrook Island. The landscape here is a delicate balance between the persistent whisper of the Atlantic and the quiet strength of the maritime forest, a place where the golden light of late afternoon can turn the expansive dunes into molten gold. Tidal creeks, like silver threads, weave through the emerald marshes, reflecting the wide, ever-changing sky, and the very ground beneath your feet feels alive with the subtle, constant ebb and flow of the sea. The air itself carries a distinct scent, a blend of brine, damp earth, and the sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers, a fragrance that clings to everything and imbues the island with its unique, serene character. Long before it became a haven for those seeking respite, Kiawah Island was shaped by the tides of history and the resilience of its natural resources. Once a vibrant hub of plantation life, its fertile grounds were cultivated for crops like indigo and cotton, a legacy now subtly echoed in the enduring beauty of the land. Today, the island's economy is deeply intertwined with its breathtaking natural setting, drawing visitors and residents who appreciate its commitment to preserving its wild heart. Championship golf courses and luxurious resorts coexist with miles of undeveloped beach and protected marshlands, creating a distinctive blend of refined leisure and profound natural immersion. The island’s character is one of quiet elegance, a place where the rhythm of the surf dictates the pace of life, and the enduring spirit of the Lowcountry can be felt in every rustling palmetto and every sweeping vista of the sea.
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| Location | Kiawah Island, Charleston County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 32.608237°N, 80.084817°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 29455 |
| Area Code | 864 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Kiawah Island, South Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kiawah 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 Kiawah Island includes coordinates 32.608237°N, 80.084817°W, situated in Charleston County. ZIP code 29455. 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.
