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Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Columbus NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 43. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then rain between 3am and 5am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 54. Southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of rain. High near 59. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 43. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then rain between 3am and 5am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 54. Southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of rain. High near 59. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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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:
6:50 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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