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Showers,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 94° in Charlotte today. Tomorrow looks partly cloudy around 88°, with a 55% chance of rain.

94°72°
88°72°
88°71°
89°71°
78°69°
71°64°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowsplit ±5°Sundaymodels agreeMondaysplit ±8°Tuesdaysplit ±6°Wednesdaysplit ±5°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
93°
Showers
Today 93°·Low 72°·Rain 31%
AmericanNOAA GFS
95°
Cloudy
Today 95°·Low 72°·Rain 31%
EuropeanECMWF
93°
Light drizzle
Today 93°·Low 72°·Rain 73%
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Charlotte weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Charlotte swings 54°F across the year, from 90°F highs in July to 36°F lows in January, and September is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 46 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
90°F average high
Coldest month
January
36°F average low
Wettest month
September
46 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
4 months
March, April, October and November
Residents
911,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Charlotte and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Charlotte in 3D: the weather on the streets, hour by hour

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Charlotte hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Charlotte 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Showers
94° 72°
models agree
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy
88° 72°
±5°
Sun
Partly cloudy
88° 71°
models agree
Mon
Light rain
89° 71°
±8°
Tue
Showers
78° 69°
±6°
Wed
Heavy drizzle
71° 64°
±5°
Thu
Light drizzle
73° 62°
±10°
Fri
Partly cloudy
74° 62°
±6°
Sat
Cloudy
74° 60°
±7°
Sun
Cloudy
75° 58°
±5°
Mon
Light drizzle
78° 59°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
77° 63°
±7°
Wed
Light rain
84° 65°
±5°
Thu
Partly cloudy
77° 62°
±13°

Charlotte, North Carolina (NC). Below we compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Charlotte right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Charlotte's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Charlotte weather by month

what to expect in Charlotte through the year

Here is Charlotte's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Charlotte by season.

Jan
54°
36°
Cool
Feb
59°
40°
Mild
Mar
64°
43°
Mild
Apr
73°
51°
Warm
May
79°
59°
Warm
Jun
86°
65°
Hot
Jul
90°
71°
Hot
Aug
88°
68°
Hot
Sep
81°
63°
Warm
Wettest
Oct
73°
52°
Warm
Nov
63°
44°
Mild
Dec
54°
37°
Cool

What Charlotte's weather is like through the year

Charlotte runs from warm summers, with July highs near 90°F, to cold winters, when January lows sit around 36°F (a swing of about 54°F across the year). September is usually the wettest month, and Charlotte sees roughly 46 inches of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Charlotte

The most comfortable time to visit Charlotte is usually March, April, October and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Charlotte?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
86
/100rank #1
92±0.8°F98±0.7 mph7184% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
70
/100rank #2
89±1.1°F96±1.4 mph2961% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Charlotte, scoring 86/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 70. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in United States? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°93° to 95°±42%31% to 73% chance
Tomorrow±5°85° to 90°±46%9% to 55% chance
Sun±3°86° to 89°±50%11% to 61% chance
Mon±8°86° to 94°±10%74% to 84% chance
Tue±6°75° to 81°±5%69% to 74% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Charlotte

today, local time
Sunrise
07:08
Sunset
19:25
Daylight
12h 17m

Common questions

What's the weather in Charlotte today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Charlotte today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Charlotte today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Charlotte and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Charlotte?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Charlotte (CheckWeather Score 86/100), ahead of the American at 70. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Charlotte?
July is typically the warmest month in Charlotte, with average highs around 90°F.
How cold does Charlotte get?
The coldest month in Charlotte is January, when overnight lows average about 36°F.
How much rain does Charlotte get?
Charlotte sees roughly 46 in of precipitation a year, with September usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Charlotte?
The most comfortable time to visit Charlotte is usually March, April, October and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Charlotte?
Rarely - Charlotte very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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