Charlotte, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Charlotte now
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Charlotte weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Charlotte.
This week in Charlotte
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Charlotte
What is the weather usually like in Charlotte?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,107 mm
- 3.5 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Charlotte: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP, NC US (USW00013881), adjusted for the elevation of Charlotte.
Charlotte weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Charlotte through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Charlotte?
Charlotte has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Charlotte is April–May and September–October. At 751 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Charlotte
What is the hottest month in Charlotte?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Charlotte?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Charlotte?
About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Charlotte?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Charlotte?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Charlotte have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Charlotte in November?
Highs average 63°F and lows 40°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Charlotte?
Around 6:57 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:18 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Charlotte weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Charlotte.
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