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Columbus, NC 28722 Weather

It is 63°F and clear in Columbus, NC 28722, observed at 7:55 PM EDT. Tonight: Partly Cloudy, low 53°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Columbus, NC 28722 current weather

63°F

Clear

H -- / L 53°Feels like 63°

Observed at Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (16.4 mi away), 10/30/2026, 7:55 PM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/30/2026, 4:04 PM PT

  1. Now66°
  2. 9 PM63°
  3. 10 PM60°
  4. 11 PM58°
  5. 12 AM57°Sat
  6. 1 AM57°
  7. 2 AM56°
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  15. 10 AM57°
  16. 11 AM60°
  17. 12 PM63°
  18. 1 PM64°
  19. 2 PM65°
  20. 3 PM66°
  21. 4 PM66°
  22. 5 PM65°
  23. 6 PM64°
  24. 7 PM61°
  25. 8 PM57°
  26. 9 PM55°
  27. 10 PM55°
  28. 11 PM54°
  29. 12 AM54°Sun
  30. 1 AM53°
  31. 1 AM53°
  32. 2 AM53°
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  34. 4 AM52°
  35. 5 AM51°
  36. 6 AM51°
  37. 7 AM51°
  38. 8 AM52°
  39. 9 AM55°
  40. 10 AM58°
  41. 11 AM60°
  42. 12 PM62°
  43. 1 PM63°
  44. 2 PM64°
  45. 3 PM65°
  46. 4 PM64°
  47. 5 PM62°
  48. 6 PM60°

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/30Low 53°High

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind 0 to 8 mph.

    Partly Cloudy
  • Sat10/31Low 51°High 67°

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Saturday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 51. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Partly Sunny
  • Sun11/1Low 50°High 65°

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
  • Mon11/211% chance of precipitationLow 51°High 65°

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Mostly Cloudy
  • Tue11/321% chance of precipitationLow 56°High 69°

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Partly Sunny
  • Wed11/462% chance of precipitationLow 58°High 69°

    Wednesday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Rain Showers Likely
  • Thu11/562% chance of precipitationLow 54°High 72°

    Thursday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Rain Showers Likely
  • Fri11/617% chance of precipitationLow High 71°

    Friday: A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    Slight Chance Rain Showers
  • Sat11/7Model blendLow 49°High 71°

    Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 71°. Low that night near 49°.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sun11/8Model blend13% chance of precipitationLow 47°High 68°

    Sunday: Partly cloudy. High near 68°. Low that night near 47°. About 0.02 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 35.219, -82.072 from the NWS GSP office, updated 10/30/2026, 4:04 PM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KSPA (Spartanburg/Downtown Arpt, 22 mi), model run 10/30/2026, 4:00 PM EDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

  1. Now66°Partly Cloudy0%0 mph
  2. 9 PM63°Partly Cloudy0%1 mph
  3. 10 PM60°Partly Cloudy0%2 mph
  4. 11 PM58°Partly Cloudy0%3 mph
  5. 12 AM57°Partly Cloudy0%5 mph
  6. 1 AM57°Partly Cloudy0%5 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Columbus, NC 28722 right now?
The latest observation from Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport was 63°F and clear, reported at 10/30/2026, 7:55 PM EDT.
Will it rain in Columbus, NC 28722 in the next 24 hours?
The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Columbus, NC 28722?
The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 7 to Nov 8) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 68°F to 71°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Columbus, NC 28722 today?
Sunrise is about 7:48 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:35 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Columbus, NC 28722?
At Forest City 8 W, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 73°F and the normal low is 46°F.

Nearby hazards

North Carolina hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

  • Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
  • Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
  • River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
  • Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

AQI forecast tomorrow (Polk County)
40GoodOzone
AQI forecast tomorrow (Polk County)
32GoodPM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Polk County, week of 10/27/2026

No drought or abnormal dryness in this county.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
7:48 AM
Sunset
6:35 PM
Daylight
10 hr 48 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 75% lit
First light (civil dawn)
7:21 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
7:01 PM
Moonrise
10:25 PM
Moonset
12:51 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 73°, low 46°, precipitation 3.57 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Forest City 8 W, 8 mi away.

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