Hudson, North Carolina Weather
Hudson, 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 Hudson, Caldwell County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Hudson.
About Hudson, North Carolina
Hudson rests within the rolling foothills of North Carolina, a place where the land begins its patient ascent toward the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 11.8 miles north-west of Hickory, NC (from Hickory, NC: bearing 313°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-south-east of Lenoir. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a summer shower, a constant reminder of the region's verdant embrace. Broadleaf trees, a mix of oak and maple, stand sentinel over fields that slope with a gentle, almost imperceptible incline, their surfaces often softened by a fine mist that clings to the morning light. Small streams, fed by unseen springs, thread their way through the landscape, their murmur a quiet counterpoint to the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a crow. The character of Hudson is one of quiet persistence, a place where the seasons dictate the pace of life, and the land itself seems to hold a deep, enduring memory. The roots of Hudson are intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Caldwell County, a history that shaped its early economy around the cultivation of tobacco and the lumber trade. Evidence of this past can still be seen in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of older buildings, standing with a quiet dignity against the changing times. While agriculture remains a thread in the local fabric, the modern economy of Hudson has diversified, embracing manufacturing and a growing service sector, yet the underlying spirit of self-reliance and close community ties endures. The town has seen its share of notable figures emerge, individuals who have carried the quiet strength of this corner of North Carolina into wider spheres, their accomplishments a subtle testament to the grounding influence of this particular locality.
Live animated radar for Hudson and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Hudson, Caldwell County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.848464°N, 81.495927°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28638 |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Hudson, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hudson, 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 Hudson includes coordinates 35.848464°N, 81.495927°W, situated in Caldwell County. ZIP code 28638. Telephone area code: 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.
