Summer in Charlotte is the hottest time of the year, but the heat isn't as strong as in other cities in the south. Temperatures exceed 90 degrees F only about 36 days a year. You're also more likely to encounter some storms in summer, although in March it rains more on average. The air takes on a soft, cool quality in autumn, offering respite from the warm summer months.
Temperatures range from the mid-50s to the mid-70s, giving you a great incentive to enjoy all the outdoor activities Charlotte has to offer, such as the U.S. UU. For those who love the change of season, Charlotte offers the best of both worlds. Yes, the seasons change distinctly from spring to winter, and you'll have hot, sunny days in summer and occasional sub-zero temperatures in winter.
However, the seasons are much milder than in other parts of the country, which means you can skip your knee-high winter parkas and make do with a regular warm coat or even a thick sweater. The moderate seasons allow you to visit Charlotte year-round and continue to enjoy some outdoor activities. In spring and autumn, temperatures range from 50 to 70. Layers are key to keeping you comfortable during the transition from warm days to colder nights.
March is the wettest month, so bring an umbrella and a raincoat if you're visiting at that time. July and August are much hotter, with constant temperatures in the 80s. Lightweight, breathable clothing will keep you cool. Plan to spend most of your time in shorts, t-shirts, or summer dresses.
Sunscreen, hats and sunglasses are also essential to protect your skin from the sun. While it's not too hot, summer in Charlotte can be brutally humid, especially in mid-July when both humidity and temperature peak. The strongest or fastest wind speed in Charlotte would be attributed to Hurricane Hugo on September 22, 1989, when a gust of 99 miles per hour and sustained winds of 69 miles per hour were recorded at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. As in many cities, the weather in Charlotte can change dramatically from one day to the next, but its climate is generally mild for most of the year.
In winter, Charlotte's climate is still mostly mild, but there's a chance you'll experience traditional winter weather. In terms of precipitation, the most rainfall in a day in Charlotte is 6.88 inches, which fell on July 23, 1997, and the most snow in a day (14 inches) fell on February 15, 1902. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001704-687-8622. The average annual snow is 3 to 5 in the Charlotte area to the south and 6 to 8 inches in the Raleigh-Durham area. The first snowfall in history in Charlotte occurred on Halloween, on October 31, 1887, when only one trail was recorded, and there were also traces of snowfall several days in early November, but the first accumulated snow in Charlotte measured 1.7 inches in November. Formerly known as Charlottetowne, Charlotte, North Carolina, it was renamed Charlotte, North Carolina in 1762 in honor of Charlotte Sophia, a British queen born in Mecklenburg, Germany.
While Charlotte has an average overall maximum temperature of 71 degrees Fahrenheit and an average low temperature of 49, the winter months typically have temperatures in the range of 30 to 60 degrees, while summers are 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
