Cornelius, NC weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Cornelius weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cornelius.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cornelius

What is the weather usually like in Cornelius?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°43°61°78°95°52°31°Jan56°35°Feb64°41°Mar73°49°Apr80°58°May87°66°Jun90°70°Jul88°68°Aug83°62°Sep73°50°Oct63°40°Nov55°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.1"Feb3.9"Mar3.8"Apr3.4"May4.0"Jun3.7"Jul4.4"Aug3.7"Sep3.2"Oct3.3"Nov3.6"Dec

Best time to visit Cornelius: 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 Cornelius.

Cornelius weather month by month

January
52° 31°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
February
56° 35°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
March
64° 41°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
73° 49°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
80° 58°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
87° 66°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 70°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
88° 68°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
83° 62°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
73° 50°F
3.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
63° 40°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
55° 34°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Cornelius through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:35 PM10 h 4 min
February7:08 AM6:06 PM10 h 58 min
March7:32 AM7:32 PM11 h 59 min
April6:49 AM7:57 PM13 h 8 min
May6:17 AM8:22 PM14 h 5 min
June6:06 AM8:41 PM14 h 35 min
July6:18 AM8:40 PM14 h 22 min
August6:41 AM8:14 PM13 h 32 min
September7:05 AM7:32 PM12 h 26 min
October7:28 AM6:49 PM11 h 20 min
November6:57 AM5:18 PM10 h 20 min
December7:24 AM5:13 PM9 h 49 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Cornelius?

Cornelius 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 31°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 Cornelius is April–May and September–October. At 804 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 Cornelius

What is the hottest month in Cornelius?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Cornelius?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in Cornelius?

About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Cornelius?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Cornelius?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Cornelius have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Cornelius in November?

Highs average 63°F and lows 40°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Cornelius?

Around 6:57 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:18 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Cornelius weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Cornelius.

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