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Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Feb 3:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Sandy Springs NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light north wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light north wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Washington's Birthday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sandy Springs NC
 35.21°N 81.97°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 pm EST Feb 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Feb 10, 2026-6pm EST Feb 17, 2026
 
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