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Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 4:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Columbus NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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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 pm EST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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