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Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Rain

66°F

19°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Nov 1:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E McGrady NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E McGrady NC
 36.34°N 81.14°W (Elev. 1401 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm EST Nov 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Nov 4, 2026-6pm EST Nov 10, 2026
 
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