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Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NE 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Oct 2:10 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Clayton NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers. Low around 62. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 62. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
Clayton NC
 35.64°N 78.48°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
1:53 pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Oct 10, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 16, 2025
 
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