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Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 1:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Clayton NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 76 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Clayton NC
 35.61°N 78.43°W (Elev. 243 ft)
Last Update:
1:24 pm EST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 23, 2026
 
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