Charlotte, NC Weather
Charlotte hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 86°F (30°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical September high of 82°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Charlotte weather tomorrow (Wednesday, September 16)
Tomorrow in Charlotte looks sunny, with a high of 87° and an overnight low of 66°. Rain is unlikely (3% chance). Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Charlotte 14-day forecast
About the weather in Charlotte
Charlotte runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. June averages 3.0 inches (76 mm) while the wet season peaks in September at 4.9 inches (124 mm). Highs range from 51°F (10°C) to 90°F (32°C).
Charlotte weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 51°F (10°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 103°F (40°C) high · 5°F (-15°C) low
- Wettest month: September (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 22°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 2 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
- Average humidity: 70%
Temperatures through the year
Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 3 months of the year, June through August being the unbroken run. At its warmest, in July, Charlotte runs to 90°F (32°C) in the afternoon and back to 72°F (22°C) by dawn. January sits at the other end of the year: 51°F (10°C) by day, 34°F (1°C) at night. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 103°F (40°C) and bottoms at 5°F (-15°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. Sunshine averages 9.1 hours a day over the year, peaking in June at 11.7 hours.
Rain, sun and snow
Snow falls on roughly 2 days a year, mostly December through February. Days and nights are about 10°C apart on average - wider than roughly 76% of the cities we track. Precipitation concentrates in September - 4.9 inches (124 mm) on 9 days - and thins out by June.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Charlotte brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 51°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Charlotte is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); rain falls on around 40 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.5 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Charlotte is mild and warm: 72°F (22°C) by day, 54°F (12°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Charlotte is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 54°F (12°C) and nights around 37°F (3°C); rain falls on around 30 of the 90 days.
Average temperatures in Charlotte by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 34° | 10 | 4.3 in | 6.6 h/day | 71% |
| February | 56° | 38° | 10 | 3.7 in | 7.1 h/day | 70% |
| March | 63° | 43° | 10 | 3.7 in | 8.1 h/day | 66% |
| April | 72° | 51° | 8 | 3.8 in | 10.0 h/day | 62% |
| May | 80° | 60° | 11 | 3.6 in | 10.7 h/day | 66% |
| June | 87° | 67° | 12 | 3.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 66% |
| July | 90° | 72° | 13 | 3.3 in | 11.7 h/day | 70% |
| August | 87° | 70° | 15 | 4.4 in | 11.0 h/day | 73% |
| September | 82° | 65° | 9 | 4.9 in | 9.7 h/day | 73% |
| October | 72° | 54° | 7 | 3.4 in | 8.7 h/day | 73% |
| November | 62° | 43° | 8 | 3.5 in | 7.6 h/day | 70% |
| December | 54° | 38° | 9 | 4.8 in | 6.3 h/day | 74% |