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Current conditions at

Lincolnton, Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ)

Lat: 35.48°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 876ft.

Fog/Mist

75°F

24°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 8:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lincolnton NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 81. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 81. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lincolnton NC
 35.47°N 81.25°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
6:24 am EDT Aug 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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