Franklin, North Carolina Weather
Franklin, 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, soil and crop conditions for Franklin, Rowan County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
