Franklin, North Carolina Weather
Franklin, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Franklin, Rowan County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Franklin. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Franklin is published on the Mid-Carolina Regional Airport (KRUQ) page, 9 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Franklin have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Franklin: Davidson County Executive Airport (KEXX) 19 km · Hiatt Airport (KN97) 37 km · Lake Norman Airpark (K14A) 38 km · Statesville Regional Airport (KSVH) 41 km · Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (KJQF) 42 km
Conditions reported at KRUQ describe the airfield itself. Weather 9 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Franklin specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Franklin.
About Franklin, North Carolina
Franklin, North Carolina, rests in a bowl of the Great Smoky Mountains, where the air carries the scent of pine and the murmur of the Little Tennessee River. It lies 3.7 miles north-north-west of Salisbury, NC (from Salisbury, NC: bearing 338°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-west of Tyro. The surrounding landscape is a verdant embrace of rolling hills that climb into the rugged, mist-veiled peaks, their slopes a patchwork of dense hardwood forests and the occasional sun-drenched clearing. Wild azaleas bloom in riotous color along the riverbanks in spring, and in autumn, the hills ignite in a fiery display of crimson, gold, and russet, a silent, breathtaking performance that draws visitors from afar. Evenings here often bring a particular quality of light, a soft, amber glow that spills over the valleys, softening the edges of the mountains and lending a quiet dignity to the scattered farmsteads. This corner of Macon County, where Franklin serves as the county seat, has a long history woven into the very earth. It was once a vital crossroads for Cherokee tribes, and later, a hub for early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile land and the bounty of the mountains. The local economy, once heavily reliant on timber and agriculture, now finds a strong pulse in tourism, its charm amplified by the natural beauty and a growing appreciation for its Appalachian heritage. The town itself boasts a historic courthouse and a main street that retains a friendly, unhurried feel, where local businesses, from antique shops to cozy diners, offer a glimpse into the enduring character of Franklin. It’s a place where the echoes of the past seem to mingle with the gentle flow of the river, a constant reminder of the enduring spirit of this mountain community.
Live animated radar for Franklin and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Franklin, Rowan County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.72125°N, 80.498948°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28147, 27030, 28734 |
| Area Code | 336, 828 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Franklin, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Franklin, North Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Franklin includes coordinates 35.721250°N, 80.498948°W, situated in Rowan County. ZIP code 28147, 27030, 28734. Telephone area code: 336, 828. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
