Forest Hills, Tennessee Weather
Forest Hills, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Forest Hills, Hamilton County.
Full aviation weather for Forest Hills is published on the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA) 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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills: Collegedale Municipal Airport (KFGU) 20 km · Marion County Airport - Brown Field (KAPT) 32 km · Barwick Lafayette Airport (K9A5) 41 km · Cleveland Regional Jetport (KRZR) 43 km · Dalton Municipal Airport (KDNN) 50 km
Conditions reported at KCHA describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Forest Hills specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Forest Hills.
About Forest Hills, Tennessee
Forest Hills rests in a landscape shaped by the rolling terrain of Hamilton County. It lies 4.2 miles east of Chattanooga, TN (from Chattanooga, TN: bearing 83°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south of Hixson. The land here is characterized by its verdant hills, a rich tapestry of deciduous trees that swell and recede with the seasons, their leaves catching the sunlight in shifting patterns. Small streams, often no more than whispered trickles after a dry spell, thread their way through the topography, their banks lined with the sturdy undergrowth of ferns and mosses. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor, a subtle perfume that speaks of the enduring natural world. The character of Forest Hills is deeply intertwined with the historical development of the broader Chattanooga region, drawing from its legacy of industrial growth and its position as a crossroads. While no longer defined by heavy manufacturing, the echoes of that era can still be felt in the resilient spirit of its residents and in the practical, no-nonsense approach to daily life. The local economy, while diversified, often reflects the surrounding agricultural heritage, with small businesses and a focus on community services forming the backbone of its commerce. The presence of nearby natural attractions, drawing visitors for their scenic beauty and recreational opportunities, adds another layer to Forest Hills' identity, reminding its inhabitants of the quiet, persistent allure of the land.
Live animated radar for Forest Hills 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.
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| Location | Forest Hills, Hamilton County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35.052574°N, 85.235512°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37215, 37160, 37604, 37027 |
| Area Code | 731, 615, 629 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Forest Hills, Tennessee Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forest Hills, Tennessee, 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 Forest Hills includes coordinates 35.052574°N, 85.235512°W, situated in Hamilton County. ZIP code 37215, 37160, 37604, 37027. Telephone area code: 731, 615, 629. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
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.
