South Hill, Virginia Weather
South Hill, Virginia — 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 South Hill, Mecklenburg County.
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About South Hill, Virginia
South Hill rests in a broad, sweeping landscape of rolling fields and mature woodlands, a place where the sky feels particularly vast and the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower. It lies 53.0 miles south-west of Petersburg, VA (from Petersburg, VA: bearing 229°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north of Bracey. The terrain here, a gentle rise and fall, hints at the ancient geological forces that shaped this corner of Mecklenburg County, with the land gradually yielding to the broader contours of the Piedmont. Oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching wide, cast dappled shadows across the roadsides, their leaves rustling with a quiet, persistent murmur that seems to echo the slow pulse of the countryside. The quality of light in the late afternoon, a warm, buttery glow, softens the edges of everything, lending a serene, contemplative air to the scattered farmsteads and the occasional cluster of homes. The history of South Hill is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Southern Virginia, its early prosperity built on the fertile soil and the crops it sustained. For generations, tobacco and cotton were the lifeblood of this region, their cultivation leaving an indelible mark on the land and the traditions of its people. While the agricultural economy has evolved, the echoes of those earlier times can still be felt in the weathered barns and the enduring connection to the land. Today, South Hill serves as a vital hub for the surrounding rural communities, its local economy supported by a blend of agriculture, small businesses, and a growing service sector that caters to residents and travelers alike. The town retains a distinct character, a blend of practicality and a quiet, enduring Southern charm, where the pace of life allows for genuine connection and a deep appreciation for the surrounding natural beauty.
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| Location | South Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36.726532°N, 78.128886°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 23324, 23970 |
| Area Code | 757, 276 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This South Hill, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for South Hill, Virginia, 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 South Hill includes coordinates 36.726532°N, 78.128886°W, situated in Mecklenburg County. ZIP code 23324, 23970. Telephone area code: 757, 276. 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.
