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Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 18 May 9:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbus NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light south southwest wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbus NC
 35.25°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1289 ft)
Last Update:
7:24 pm EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 25, 2026
 
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