Charlotte, NC weather in July
July in Charlotte: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Highs 90°F, lows 70°F, rain on about 11 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Charlotte.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 70°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 25
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 70°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:12 am / 8:42 pm | 6:31 am / 8:27 pm |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 13.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am71°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 69°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Charlotte Douglas Airport (6 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 21% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more18 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more25 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 3.7 in; a dry July brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 4.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201993: average high 97°F
- Coolest July2003: average high 86°F
- Wettest July1997: 8.9 in
- Driest July2002: 1.2 in
- Highest reading104°F (July 1, 2012)
- Lowest reading56°F (July 3, 2010)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 90°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 70°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.3 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Columbia, SC85 mi · high 96°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN154 mi · high 83°F · 15 wet days
How Charlotte ranks in July
- Normal high136th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days249th driest of 378
- Comfortable days233rd most of 340
What to pack for Charlotte in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 25 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 90°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 468 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Charlotte in July?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 104°F (July 1, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Charlotte in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (8.9 in); the driest was in 2002 (1.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Charlotte?
July ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Charlotte (42 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 18 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Charlotte Douglas Airport (USW00013881), 6.3 mi W of the city center, 728 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (723140-13881), 6.3 mi W of the city center, 730 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.