Charlotte Weather Forecast
Charlotte weather: 69°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Charlotte
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 32 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,4 in, 1,3 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Charlotte
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 65° | 2% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 64° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 93° / 70° | 34% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 71° | 55% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 89° / 68° | 50% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 72° | 22% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 93° / 70° | 14% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 94° / 71° | 11% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 69° | 12% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 85° / 73° | 27% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 71° | 36% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 68° | 39% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 68° | 35% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 66° | 23% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 71° | 19% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 21% | -- | — |
What this means for Charlotte
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is 5.2°F above the 86°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 73°F.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Charlotte?
Charlotte is a city in North Carolina. Its coordinates are 35.2271, -80.8431. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Charlotte right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Charlotte?
April, June and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Charlotte, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Charlotte in?
Charlotte observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:12 AM.
How many people live in Charlotte?
Charlotte has a population of approximately 880.000.
What is the nearest airport to Charlotte?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 232 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Charlotte?
Popular options include Chimney Rock State Park, Congaree National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Myrtle Beach and New River Gorge National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 6:12 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
