Charlotte, NC Weather
Charlotte hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 101°F (39°C) is about 14°F (8°C) above the typical August high of 87°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Charlotte weather tomorrow (Monday, August 17)
Tomorrow in Charlotte looks sunny, with a high of 103° and an overnight low of 77°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Charlotte 14-day forecast
About the weather in Charlotte
Charlotte has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 51°F (10°C) in January to around 90°F (32°C) in July, and the city records roughly 124 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Charlotte weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 51°F (10°C)
- Record high: 103°F (40°C) · Record low: 5°F (-15°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 2 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 90°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 72°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 51°F (10°C) and lows around 34°F (1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 103°F (40°C) and dropped as low as 5°F (-15°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.9 inches (124 mm) of rain over 9 days, while June is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 2 days in a typical year, mostly from December through February.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Charlotte is pleasantly warm, 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); expect showers on roughly 40 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Charlotte is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); 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); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
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% |