Current Conditions
76°F
Feels like 75°F
Overcast
Overcast Clouds
As of Oct 5, 2026, 5:09 PM · Last checked Oct 5, 2026, 5:09 PM
Times shown in America/New_York. Some values may come from forecast models.
8 mph
NNE
49%
6.2 mi
30.03 inHg
Charlotte reports overcast as of Oct 5, 2026, 5:09 PM with temperatures near 76°F (24°C). Humidity is 49%, and winds are around 8 mph.
Check the forecast times and official local alerts before planning commuting, outdoor activities, or travel in Charlotte.
Charlotte has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters. At Charlotte Douglas Airport, the 1991-2020 reference averages range from a daily high of 52°F (11°C) in Jan to 90°F (32°C) in Jul. Monthly precipitation averages sum to 43.6 inches (1107 mm) per year.
Spring is volatile, with severe thunderstorms bringing hail and damaging winds from March through May. Summers are hot and humid with frequent pop-up afternoon storms. Fall is crisp and often the sunniest stretch of the year. Winters are mostly mild, but cold air wedging down the east side of the Appalachians sets up the ice storms Charlotte is known for, and decaying tropical systems can soak the region in late summer.
Hurricane Hugo slammed Charlotte in September 1989 with gusts to 87 mph despite the city sitting nearly 200 miles inland, toppling tens of thousands of trees and leaving most of the metro without power for days.
Local Planning Guide
Spring severe thunderstorms, winter ice storm setups, and late-summer tropical remnants are the key windows for extra forecast attention in Charlotte.
Winter precipitation can flip between rain, sleet, and freezing rain within a few miles when cold air wedges against the Appalachians, so radar paired with temperature-aware alerts matters more here than in most cities.
Climate reference averages (1991-2020). Average daily high, average daily low, and monthly precipitation.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52.3°F | 31.8°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 56.6°F | 34.9°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 64.2°F | 41.2°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 73.2°F | 49.1°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 80.1°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 86.9°F | 66.2°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 90.3°F | 69.9°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 88.6°F | 68.7°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 82.8°F | 62.6°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 73.3°F | 50.4°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 62.9°F | 39.8°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 54.9°F | 34.5°F | 3.6 in |
Climate data and sources. Verified against NOAA NCEI: CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP, NC US (PDF) (USW00013881), 1991-2020. Values are rounded for display. Raw data (JSON). Climate averages are not a forecast and do not describe every neighborhood.
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Guide
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Glossary
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