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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Charlotte, NC is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 90°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 36°F), with roughly 46 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Charlotte right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Charlotte climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
54°
36°
Feb
59°
40°
Mar
64°
43°
Apr
73°
51°
May
79°
59°
Jun
86°
65°
Jul
90°
71°
Aug
88°
68°
Sep
81°
63°
Oct
73°
52°
Nov
63°
44°
Dec
54°
37°
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?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Charlotte forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Charlotte?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Charlotte, with average highs around 90°F.
How cold does Charlotte get?
The coldest month in Charlotte is Jan, when overnight lows average about 36°F.
How much rain does Charlotte get?
Charlotte sees roughly 46 in of precipitation a year, with Sep usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.