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Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 18 May 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Butt NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Butt NC
 35.03°N 83.46°W (Elev. 4019 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 am EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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