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Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Feb 11:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Richfield NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light west northwest wind.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Richfield NC
 35.51°N 80.19°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
5:29 am EST Feb 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Feb 19, 2026-6pm EST Feb 25, 2026
 
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