Charlotte averages 44.9 days a year above 90°F, with August the wettest month at 4.35 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 104°F on Aug 9, 2007; the coldest, −5°F on Jan 21, 1985. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 6.88 in on Jul 23, 1997.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Charlotte
Year-round temperature
In Charlotte, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 83°F and 90°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 52°F and 57°F and overnight lows reaching 32°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Charlotte averages 3.6 in per month over the long run. August is the wettest at 4.3 in, while February is the driest at 3.1 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Charlotte averages 44.9 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 87 such days (2010); the coolest just 5 (2026).
Precipitation this year
As of May 28, Charlotte has received 10.9 in of precipitation this year — 38% below the long-term normal for this point in the year (17.4 in).