Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43° N Lon: 81.94° W Elev: 1079 ft.

Partly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 9:15 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Eastern McDowell

Tonight
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers this evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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409 PM EDT Wed May 13 2026
 
 

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