Concord, North Carolina Weather
Concord, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Concord, Cabarrus County.
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About Concord, North Carolina
Concord unfolds across rolling Piedmont terrain, its landscape shaped by gentle, rounded hills and the meandering presence of Rocky River, a tributary that has long nourished the land and its people. It lies 5.9 miles south-south-east of Kannapolis, NC (from Kannapolis, NC: bearing 156°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-east of Harrisburg. This area, once the domain of indigenous peoples, saw its modern settlement begin in the mid-18th century, with its economy initially rooted in agriculture, particularly cotton and tobacco, sustained by the fertile soil. Over time, the industrious spirit of Concord evolved, embracing manufacturing and later becoming a significant hub for the automotive industry, with NASCAR's roots deeply entwined in its identity, a testament to the region's enduring blend of agrarian heritage and forward-looking enterprise. The quality of light here, especially in late afternoon, often casts a soft, golden hue across the fields, hinting at the enduring connection between the people and the land they cultivate. The cultural character of Concord is one of genuine neighborliness, a place where community events are keenly anticipated and local traditions are cherished, reflecting a blend of Southern hospitality and a practical, hardworking ethos. Among its notable landmarks, the historic Cabarrus County Courthouse stands as a stoic reminder of its civic past, while the Charlotte Motor Speedway draws national attention, showcasing the region's passion for speed and competition. Though Concord itself doesn't host a major university, it benefits from the proximity of several institutions of higher learning in the wider region, fostering a spirit of continuous learning. While Concord may not claim globally recognized musical artists or actors as its own, its impact on motorsports has produced legendary figures within that sphere, and its commitment to community is a quiet strength that defines its people, evident in the steady hum of daily life.
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| Location | Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.408752°N, 80.579511°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28328, 28458, 28714, 28025 |
| Area Code | 828, 704, 980 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Concord, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Concord, North Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Concord includes coordinates 35.408752°N, 80.579511°W, situated in Cabarrus County. ZIP code 28328, 28458, 28714, 28025. Telephone area code: 828, 704, 980. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
