Tamassee, South Carolina Weather
Tamassee, 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 Tamassee, Oconee County.
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About Tamassee, South Carolina
Tamassee unfolds in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place where the land slopes away from the ancient peaks towards verdant valleys. It lies 33.4 miles north-west of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 321°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-north-east of Walhalla. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a passing shower, a common occurrence in this humid subtropical climate. Broadleaf forests, thick with oak and hickory, climb the hillsides, their canopies creating a dappled shade that shifts with the sun's slow arc across the sky. Small streams, born from the higher elevations, tumble down through the terrain, their water cool and clear, feeding into larger creeks that carve gentle paths through the landscape. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rise and fall that speaks of geological time rather than dramatic upheaval, and the houses of Tamassee are often set back from the winding country roads, peeking out from beneath sheltering trees. The history of Tamassee is deeply intertwined with its natural resources and the early aspirations of its founders. Originally settled by those seeking fertile ground for agriculture, the area’s economy has seen shifts over time, from its roots in farming to embracing forestry and, more recently, the quiet hum of small businesses and tourism drawn to the region’s natural beauty. The presence of the Tamassee DAR School, a historic institution that has served generations of students, stands as a landmark, a testament to the enduring commitment to education and community. The proximity to protected natural areas means the rhythm of life in Tamassee often aligns with the changing seasons, marked by the vibrant greens of spring, the lush fullness of summer, the fiery hues of autumn, and the stark, quiet beauty of winter.
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| Location | Tamassee, Oconee County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.88037°N, 83.019594°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 29686, 29676 |
| Area Code | 864 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Tamassee, South Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tamassee, 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 Tamassee includes coordinates 34.880370°N, 83.019594°W, situated in Oconee County. ZIP code 29686, 29676. 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.
