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Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Feb 2:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Columbus NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 11 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 58. North northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °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 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 11 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 58. North northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Columbus NC
 35.27°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
Last Update:
12:19 am EST Feb 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Feb 11, 2026-6pm EST Feb 17, 2026
 
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