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Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 27 Nov 5:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Columbus NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain between 10am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain between 10am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Columbus NC
 35.22°N 82.17°W (Elev. 1017 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 pm EST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Nov 27, 2025-6pm EST Dec 4, 2025
 
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