Hillsboro, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Hillsboro, Pocahontas County.
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Hillsboro rests in a broad, fertile valley, cradled by the ancient, forested slopes of the Alleghenies. It lies 58.8 miles north of Salem, VA (from Salem, VA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-west of Marlinton. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and blues, where rolling fields of pasture give way to the deep, shadowed hues of mature woodlands. The Pocahontas River, a silver thread, meanders lazily through the valley floor, its gentle currents reflecting the vast, often cloud-sculpted sky. The air itself carries a certain crispness, a clean scent of pine and damp earth, particularly potent in the early morning mist that often shrouds the valley. The character of Hillsboro is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried grace. The history of Hillsboro is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its valley and the enduring spirit of its settlers. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with families cultivating the rich soil for produce and livestock, their efforts a quiet testament to the land's generosity. The economy, while diverse, still holds a strong connection to the earth, supporting local crafts and small businesses that thrive on the valley's natural resources. Evidence of past eras can be seen in the sturdy, weathered architecture of older farmsteads, and in the way the community collectively cherishes its heritage. Hillsboro, with its roots firmly planted in the soil, continues to draw strength from the enduring rhythms of nature and the close bonds of its people.
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| Location | Hillsboro, Pocahontas County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.135397°N, 80.213126°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24946 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hillsboro, West 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 Hillsboro includes coordinates 38.135397°N, 80.213126°W, situated in Pocahontas County. ZIP code 24946. Telephone area code: 304. 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.