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Charlotte weather

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Showers,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model put Charlotte's high today between 92° and 96°, a 5° split. Tomorrow looks showers around 89°, with a 93% chance of rain.

94°74°
89°71°
81°69°
85°66°
88°67°
90°70°
Todaysplit ±5°Tomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±7°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
96°
Showers
Today 96°·Low 75°·Rain 24%
AmericanNOAA GFS
95°
Cloudy
Today 95°·Low 74°·Rain 24%
EuropeanECMWF
92°
Light drizzle
Today 92°·Low 74°·Rain 76%

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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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Showers
94° 74°
±5°
Tomorrow
Showers
89° 71°
models agree
Mon
Light rain
81° 69°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
85° 66°
models agree
Wed
Mostly clear
88° 67°
models agree
Thu
Mostly clear
90° 70°
±7°
Fri
Light drizzle
90° 72°
±9°
Sat
Drizzle
90° 71°
±9°
Sun
Light drizzle
89° 70°
±11°
Mon
Mostly clear
90° 71°
±13°
Tue
Light drizzle
84° 68°
±17°
Wed
Thunderstorm
78° 65°
±6°
Thu
Showers
75° 61°
±7°
Fri
Drizzle
74° 62°
±11°

Charlotte, 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 Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
94
/100rank #1
92±0.8°F97±0.9 mph9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
53
/100rank #2
76±2.4°F92±2.5 mph042% 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 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 53. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±5°92° to 96°±52%24% to 76% chance
Tomorrow±3°87° to 90°±64%29% to 93% chance
Mon±4°79° to 83°±66%24% to 90% chance
Tue±3°83° to 86°±8%2% to 10% chance
Wed±3°86° to 89°±25%2% to 27% 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
06:59
Sunset
19:44
Daylight
12h 45m

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 94/100), ahead of the American at 53. 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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