Spartanburg, South Carolina Weather
Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg, Spartanburg County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Spartanburg. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Spartanburg is published on the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (KSPA) page, 4 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 Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP) 27 km · Union County, Troy Shelton Field (K35A) 40 km · Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) 40 km · Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport (KEHO) 45 km · Donaldson Field Airport (KGYH) 46 km
Conditions reported at KSPA describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Spartanburg specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg rests in the rolling Piedmont, a landscape shaped by ancient foothills and softened by a climate that whispers of both humid summers and crisp, clear autumns. It lies 16.7 miles east of Greer, SC (from Greer, SC: bearing 87°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-east of Boiling Springs. Its history is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of the Upstate, with cotton once dominating the fields that now often give way to more diverse crops and burgeoning industries. The arrival of railroads in the 19th century transformed Spartanburg from a quiet crossroads into a vital hub, fostering a spirit of enterprise that continues to define its economy. This spirit is evident in the modern manufacturing and distribution centers that have taken hold, a testament to the region’s enduring capacity for growth and adaptation. The very air here can carry the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower, a subtle reminder of the natural world still close at hand. The cultural character of Spartanburg is one of pragmatic warmth and a quiet pride in its heritage. Visitors and residents alike can find solace in the elegant beauty of the historic Converse College campus, a landmark that has educated generations. The Chapman Cultural Center offers a vibrant pulse of artistic expression, showcasing local talent and bringing national acts to the forefront. While not a sprawling metropolis, Spartanburg has a definite rhythm, a sense of purposeful movement that can be felt on its revitalized downtown streets. Though perhaps not globally recognized for its athletic prowess, the local passion for sports, especially college teams, is a significant part of community life. The annual Hub-City Jazz Festival, for instance, draws crowds and celebrates a rich musical tradition, hinting at the deeper artistic currents flowing through Spartanburg.
Live animated radar for Spartanburg 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 | Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.949567°N, 81.932048°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 29306, 29302, 29301, 29303, 29304 |
| Area Code | 864 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Spartanburg, South Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg includes coordinates 34.949567°N, 81.932048°W, situated in Spartanburg County. ZIP code 29306, 29302, 29301, 29303, 29304. 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. 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.
