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Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

72°F

22°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Feb 2:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Rutherfordton/Rutherford Co-Marchman Field Airport NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Light northwest wind.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Light northwest wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rutherfordton/Rutherford Co-Marchman Field Airport NC
 35.43°N 81.95°W (Elev. 1053 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 pm EST Feb 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Feb 10, 2026-6pm EST Feb 16, 2026
 
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