Gastonia, North Carolina Weather
Gastonia, 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 for Gastonia, Gaston County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Gastonia. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Gastonia is published on the Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH) page, 7 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. 5 airfields within reach of Gastonia 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 Gastonia: Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ) 25 km · Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport (KEHO) 38 km · Wilson's Airport (KE40) 46 km · Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY) 56 km
Conditions reported at KAKH describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Gastonia specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia rises from the Piedmont's rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of centuries of rain and sun. It lies 19.6 miles west of Charlotte, NC (from Charlotte, NC: bearing 277°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-south-west of Mount Holly. The land here is a tapestry of gentle slopes, the soil a rich, welcoming red that speaks of agricultural promise and the deep roots of settlement. Historically, Gastonia found its footing as a hub for textile manufacturing, its mills humming with the steady rhythm of industry that once defined the region's economy, drawing people and prosperity to its burgeoning streets. The nearby Catawba River, though not directly bordering Gastonia, has always been a vital artery for the broader region, its influence felt in the humidity that hangs in the air during summer months, a palpable presence that softens the edges of the day. The cultural character of Gastonia is one of sturdy pragmatism, a blend of Southern hospitality and the quiet determination forged by its industrial past. While the grand textile mills are largely gone, their legacy lingers in the work ethic and community spirit that still define Gastonia. For those seeking knowledge, the presence of Belmont Abbey College, a liberal arts institution with a rich history, offers a beacon of higher learning close by, enriching the intellectual landscape. Though Gastonia itself may not boast major league sports teams, the passion for athletics runs deep, often manifesting in spirited high school competitions and a shared enthusiasm for regional favorites. The annual Miss North Carolina competition, held in a neighboring town, brings a touch of sparkle and tradition to the wider area, drawing attention to the region's enduring charm.
Live animated radar for Gastonia 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 | Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.262082°N, 81.1873°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28052, 28054, 28053, 28055, 28056 |
| Area Code | 704, 980 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Gastonia, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gastonia, 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 Gastonia includes coordinates 35.262082°N, 81.187300°W, situated in Gaston County. ZIP code 28052, 28054, 28053, 28055, 28056. Telephone area code: 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. 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.
