Current conditions at
Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)
Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.
Partly Cloudy
89°F
32°C
| Humidity | 45% |
| Wind Speed | S 6 G 16 mph |
| Barometer | 30.02 in (1015.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 65°F (18°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 91°F (33°C) |
| Last update | 21 May 2:54 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Gastonia NC
This Afternoon
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-stormsTonight
Low: 62 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy FogFriday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers and
Patchy FogSaturday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Showers
LikelySunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Memorial Day
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 62. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog between 9am and 2pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after midnight. Patchy fog after 7pm. Low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 74. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
Gastonia NC
35.26°N 81.19°W (Elev. 778 ft)
35.26°N 81.19°W (Elev. 778 ft)
2:23 pm EDT May 21, 2026
3pm EDT May 21, 2026-6pm EDT May 28, 2026
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