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Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 23 Feb 10:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Clayton NC

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Wind chill values as low as 20 early. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Wind chill values as low as 20 early. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Clayton NC
 35.64°N 78.45°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
9:23 am EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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