Gastonia, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 76°F | Mostly Cloudy | 7 mph SSE | 13% |
| Tonight | 61°F | Light Rain Likely | 6 mph SSE | 63% |
| Thursday | 76°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 to 7 mph SSW | 32% |
| Thursday Night | 59°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms | 2 mph SSW | 37% |
| Friday | 74°F | Chance Light Rain | 0 to 3 mph W | 53% |
| Friday Night | 49°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 3 mph NNW | 7% |
| Saturday | 68°F | Sunny | 6 mph NNW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph NNE | 1% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 5 mph NW | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph WNW | 1% |
| Monday | 66°F | Sunny | 1 to 5 mph NW | 1% |
| Monday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday | 68°F | Sunny | 0 to 7 mph W | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 3 mph WNW | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Gastonia, NC
Last spring frost
Mar 24
First fall frost
Nov 9
Growing season
230 days
Hardiness zone
8a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Gastonia Muni Ap, Nc (4.8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.