Charleston, TN weather

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

Weather in Charleston now

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Charleston weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Charleston

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Charleston

What is the weather usually like in Charleston?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°60°77°94°50°30°Jan55°33°Feb63°39°Mar73°47°Apr80°56°May87°64°Jun89°68°Jul89°67°Aug83°60°Sep73°48°Oct62°37°Nov53°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.2"Jan4.9"Feb5.6"Mar5.0"Apr4.6"May4.9"Jun5.1"Jul3.8"Aug4.7"Sep3.5"Oct4.9"Nov5.5"Dec

Best time to visit Charleston: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLEVELAND FLTR PLT, TN US (USC00401808), adjusted for the elevation of Charleston.

Charleston weather month by month

January
50° 30°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
February
55° 33°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
March
63° 39°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
73° 47°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
80° 56°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
87° 64°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
89° 68°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
89° 67°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
83° 60°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
73° 48°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 37°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
53° 33°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Charleston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:45 AM5:51 PM10 h 5 min
February7:23 AM6:22 PM10 h 59 min
March7:47 AM7:47 PM11 h 59 min
April7:04 AM8:13 PM13 h 8 min
May6:33 AM8:37 PM14 h 4 min
June6:22 AM8:56 PM14 h 34 min
July6:34 AM8:55 PM14 h 21 min
August6:57 AM8:29 PM13 h 31 min
September7:20 AM7:47 PM12 h 26 min
October7:44 AM7:05 PM11 h 21 min
November7:12 AM5:34 PM10 h 21 min
December7:39 AM5:29 PM9 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Charleston?

Charleston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 57.6 inches (1,464 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Charleston is April–May and September–October. At 728 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 Charleston

What is the hottest month in Charleston?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Charleston?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Charleston?

About 57.6 inches (1,464 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Charleston?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Charleston?

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

What climate does Charleston have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Charleston in November?

Highs average 62°F and lows 37°F, with about 4.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Charleston?

Around 7:12 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:34 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Charleston weather forecast come from?

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

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