Local weather forecast

Weather in Rutherfordton, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 13:30 local time · ZIP codes 28139

Sunny
Now76°F

Sunny

High / Low78° / 53°
Rain chance2%
Wind2 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny76°0% rain
2 PMSunny77°1% rain
3 PMSunny78°1% rain
4 PMSunny78°1% rain
5 PMSunny77°1% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy75°3% rain
7 PMCloudy67°10% rain
8 PMPartly Cloudy63°7% rain
9 PMClear61°3% rain
10 PMClear59°3% rain
11 PMClear57°4% rain
12 AMOvercast57°14% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
78° 53°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 5 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
78° 52°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 9 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
77° 54°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 5 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like72°F
Humidity24%
Pressure29.98 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind2 mph SE
Wind gusts3 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index7
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:18 AM
Sunset07:19 PM
Moonrise07:11 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 78°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 52°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 14%
Strongest gusts3 AM · 15 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 14%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 72°F with winds near 2 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

75°F, 3% rain chance and 3 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 15 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 76°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 14%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 7. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Local weather characteristics in Rutherfordton

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

Rutherfordton is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.37°N latitude and 81.96°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.

Rutherfordton weather today

Sunny and 76°F in Rutherfordton, NC. Today's high is 78°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 24%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Rutherfordton

Sunrise is at 07:18 AM and sunset is at 07:19 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 78°F and a low near 52°F. The maximum rain chance is 2%.

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