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Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

A Few Clouds

89°F

32°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 20 May 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Gastonia NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Low around 62. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Low around 62. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Gastonia NC
 35.25°N 81.14°W (Elev. 722 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT May 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT May 20, 2026-6pm EDT May 27, 2026
 
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