Marion, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Marion, a city in Mcdowell County, North Carolina.
This Afternoon
70°F
Cloudy
Cloudy, with a high near 70. Wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Marion
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 70°F | Cloudy | 0 mph | 1% |
| Tonight | 53°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 mph S | 4% |
| Wednesday | 67°F | Patchy Fog | 1 mph SE | 45% |
| Wednesday Night | 59°F | Patchy Fog | 1 mph N | 99% |
| Thursday | 75°F | Areas Of Fog | 2 mph S | 19% |
| Thursday Night | 55°F | Chance Rain Showers | 1 mph WNW | 34% |
| Friday | 75°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 2 mph WNW | 27% |
| Friday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph NW | 5% |
| Saturday | 69°F | Sunny | 3 mph NNW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph NW | 3% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 mph WSW | 6% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph NW | 12% |
| Monday | 65°F | Sunny | 5 mph W | 12% |
| Monday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph WNW | 8% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Marion (35.678, -82.001). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Marion
Last spring frost
Apr 5
First fall frost
Nov 1
Growing season
209 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Marion: nearby ZIP 28752 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Carolina frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Marion, Nc (2.3 mi from Marion). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.