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Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Feb 10:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Columbus NC

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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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:
6:19 am EST Feb 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Feb 11, 2026-6pm EST Feb 17, 2026
 
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