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Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 10:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Old Fort NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light south southwest wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Old Fort NC
 35.63°N 82.17°W (Elev. 1401 ft)
Last Update:
5:34 am EST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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