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Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 7 Aug 2:00 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Clayton NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Clayton NC
 35.64°N 78.48°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
1:48 pm EDT Aug 7, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Aug 7, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 13, 2025
 
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