Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Feb 1:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Columbus NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Cloudy then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Columbus NC
 35.27°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
12:18 am EST Feb 12, 2026
1am EST Feb 12, 2026-6pm EST Feb 18, 2026
 
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