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Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 9 Jan 3:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Marion NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am, then showers after 4pm. Patchy fog between noon and 1pm. High near 65. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Patchy fog. Low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Patchy fog before noon. High near 66. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am, then showers after 4pm. Patchy fog between noon and 1pm. High near 65. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers. Patchy fog. Low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Patchy fog before noon. High near 66. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Marion NC
 35.68°N 82°W (Elev. 1404 ft)
Last Update:
12:19 am EST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 9, 2026-6pm EST Jan 15, 2026
 
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