Local weather forecast

Weather in Gastonia, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 28052, 28054, 28056

Sunny
Now54°F

Sunny

High / Low79° / 52°
Rain chance1%
Wind3 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny54°4% rain
10 AMSunny63°1% rain
11 AMSunny68°1% rain
12 PMSunny72°1% rain
1 PMSunny75°0% rain
2 PMSunny78°0% rain
3 PMSunny79°0% rain
4 PMSunny79°0% rain
5 PMSunny78°0% rain
6 PMSunny78°1% rain
7 PMOvercast70°10% rain
8 PMClear67°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
79° 52°Sunny
Rain 1%Gust 6 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
79° 53°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 6 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
79° 55°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity62%
Pressure30.03 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind3 mph WNW
Wind gusts3 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:15 AM
Sunset07:16 PM
Moonrise07:08 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 79°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 53°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 13%
Strongest gusts11 PM · 15 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Gastonia

Forecast high79°F +5°
Forecast low52°F +2°
Rain chance1% +1 pts
YesterdaySunny
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 3 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

72°F, 1% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 9 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 54°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 10%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Gastonia

North Carolina ranges from Atlantic coast to Appalachian mountains, producing large local differences in temperature, wind and precipitation. Summers are generally warm and humid.

Gastonia is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.26°N latitude and 81.19°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Gastonia weather today

Sunny and 54°F in Gastonia, NC. Today's high is 79°F with a 1% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 62%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Gastonia

Sunrise is at 07:15 AM and sunset is at 07:16 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 79°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 4%.

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