Columbus, NC Weather Forecast & Alerts

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Current Conditions — Columbus, NC

ASHEVILLE (KAVL)

Clear

64.4 F

Humidity:45%
Wind Speed:SW 8.1 mph
Barometer:29.90 in
Dewpoint:42.8 F
Visibility:10.00 mi
Precip:--
Heat Index:NA
Wind Chill:NA
May 1 2026, 06:00 PM EDT
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5-Day Forecast — Columbus, NC

Friday

High 69 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Friday
Night
Low 50 °F
Rain Likely
Saturday

High 64 °F
Rain Showers Likely
Saturday
Night
Low 41 °F
Partly Cloudy

Sunday

High 69 °F
Mostly Sunny

Sunday
Night
Low 42 °F
Clear

Monday

High 75 °F
Partly Sunny

Monday
Night
Low 50 °F
Mostly Clear

Tuesday

High 77 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast — Columbus, NC

Friday
Mostly Cloudy. High near 69°F. Wind 5 to 6 mph, with gusts as high as 12 mph.
Friday Night
Rain Likely. Low around 50°F. Wind 2 to 3 mph, with gusts as high as 8 mph.
Saturday
Rain Showers Likely. High near 64°F. Wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 13 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly Cloudy. Low around 41°F. Wind 3 to 6 mph, with gusts as high as 13 mph.
Sunday
Mostly Sunny. High near 69°F. Wind 3 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 12 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear. Low around 42°F. Wind 2 to 5 mph, with gusts as high as 9 mph.
Monday
Partly Sunny. High near 75°F. Wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly Clear. Low around 50°F. Wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly Sunny. High near 77°F. Wind 3 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Chance of Rain. Low around 57°F. Wind 9 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Chance of Thunderstorms. High near 78°F. Wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Chance of Thunderstorms. Low around 57°F. Wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Isolated T-storm. High near 75°F. Wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
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Day 1 Outlook • May 1, 2026

Observation History — Columbus, NC

Time Wind
(mph)
Vis
(mi)
Weather Precip (in) Temperature (F) Relative
Humidity
Wind
Chill
(F)
Heat
Index
(F)
Pressure
Air Dwpt altimeter
(in)
sea level
(mb)
06:00 PM EDT SW 8.1 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.90 1012.5
05:50 PM EDT SW 8.1 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.89 1012.2
05:40 PM EDT 6.9 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.89 1012.2
05:35 PM EDT S 5.7 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.89 1012.2
05:30 PM EDT S 8.1 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.89 1012.2
05:20 PM EDT S 9.2 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.89 1012.2
05:00 PM EDT 8.1 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 41.0 42% NA NA 29.90 1012.5
04:50 PM EDT SW 5.7 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.90 1012.5
04:40 PM EDT S 4.6 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.90 1012.5
04:35 PM EDT SE 3.4 10.00 Clear -- 62.6 42.8 48% NA NA 29.90 1012.5
04:30 PM EDT 8.1 10.00 Clear -- 62.6 42.8 48% NA NA 29.90 1012.5
04:25 PM EDT SE 8.1 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.90 1012.5
04:10 PM EDT 11.5 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.91 1012.9
04:05 PM EDT 4.6 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.91 1012.9
04:00 PM EDT S 6.9 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.92 1013.2
03:50 PM EDT 9.2 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.92 1013.2
03:40 PM EDT SE 8.1 10.00 Clear -- 62.6 41.0 45% NA NA 29.92 1013.2
03:35 PM EDT SE 6.9 10.00 Clear -- 62.6 41.0 45% NA NA 29.92 1013.2
03:25 PM EDT 9.2 10.00 Clear -- 62.6 41.0 45% NA NA 29.92 1013.2
03:10 PM EDT SE 8.1 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 42.8 45% NA NA 29.93 1013.5
03:05 PM EDT 6.9 10.00 Clear -- 64.4 41.0 42% NA NA 29.93 1013.5
02:50 PM EDT 10.4 10.00 Mostly Clear -- 64.4 41.0 42% NA NA 29.94 1013.9
02:45 PM EDT SE 11.5 G 17.3 10.00 Mostly Clear -- 64.4 41.0 42% NA NA 29.94 1013.9
02:30 PM EDT 8.1 10.00 Clear -- 62.6 39.2 42% NA NA 29.94 1013.9

Regional Weather Observation

ASHEVILLE (KAVL)

Clear
64.4 F

RUTHERFORDTON (KFQD)

Clear
64.4 F

SHELBY MUNI (KEHO)

Clear
64.4 F

MORGANTON/LENOIR (KMRN)

Clear
67.5 F

GREER/SPARTANSBG (KGSP)

Clear
66.2 F

GREENVILLE (KGMU)

Clear
66.2 F
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