Rock Hill, South Carolina Weather
Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill, York County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Rock Hill. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Rock Hill is published on the Rock Hill - York County Airport (KUZA) page, 8 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 Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill: Chester Catawba Regional Airport (KDCM) 22 km · Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Field (KLKR) 27 km · Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH) 33 km · Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) 33 km · Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (KEQY) 38 km
Conditions reported at KUZA describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Rock Hill specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Rock Hill, South Carolina
Rock Hill sits upon the Piedmont plateau, a landscape gently rolling and fertile, once carpeted with forests and now crisscrossed by the meandering Catawba River, a vital artery for the region's historical development. It lies 7.3 miles south-west of Fort Mill, SC (from Fort Mill, SC: bearing 218°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south of Tega Cay. Its early growth was profoundly shaped by agriculture, particularly cotton, a legacy that eventually gave way to industrialization, transforming the agrarian quietude into a hub of manufacturing and commerce. This economic metamorphosis, fueled by an industrious spirit, has provided a steady foundation for Rock Hill, allowing it to evolve into a vibrant center for trade and innovation. The very air here seems to carry the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the land's enduring presence beneath the bustling economy. The cultural character of Rock Hill reflects a blend of Southern tradition and forward-looking dynamism, a spirit evident in its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to progress. Visitors can find solace and inspiration at the historic Old Stone Church, a silent witness to generations of life and change, or wander through the verdant grounds of Glencairn Garden, where the light filters softly through the trees. Winthrop University, a beacon of higher learning, contributes significantly to the intellectual and artistic life of Rock Hill, drawing bright minds and fostering a culture of inquiry. Though less defined by a singular sporting identity, the enthusiasm for collegiate athletics often fills the autumn air, and the city has been home to notable figures who have left their mark on various fields, embodying the quiet resilience and determined spirit of this South Carolina gem.
Live animated radar for Rock Hill 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 | Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.924867°N, 81.025078°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 29180, 29730, 29733, 29732 |
| Area Code | 803, 864 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rock Hill, South Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill includes coordinates 34.924867°N, 81.025078°W, situated in York County. ZIP code 29180, 29730, 29733, 29732. Telephone area code: 803, 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. 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.
