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Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 23 Feb 3:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Wilkesboro NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely before 1pm, then showers after 1pm. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely before 1pm, then showers after 1pm. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wilkesboro NC
 36.14°N 81.17°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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