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Weather on December 16

Charlotte, NC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
35°F
Warmest
1971
70°F avg
Coldest
1989
28°F avg

About This Date

December 16th in Charlotte, NC typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 55°F and lows near 35°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 16th was in 1971 (70°F average), while the coldest was 1989 (28°F) — a 42°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 36% of recorded December 16th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for December 16th in Charlotte, NC? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202555°28°42°
202455°40°47°0.03"
202359°30°45°
202253°39°46°
202171°34°52°
202039°34°36°1.83"
201969°42°56°
201862°40°51°
201750°23°37°
201632°23°28°
201570°40°55°
201458°37°47°0.23"
201357°25°41°
201258°49°53°0.94"
201167°49°58°0.91"
201048°31°39°0.33"
200947°26°36°
200863°44°53°
200752°33°42°0.18"
200669°34°51°
200548°27°37°
200450°20°35°
200353°29°41°
200265°27°46°
200157°38°47°
200061°35°48°0.74"
199953°31°42°
199863°35°49°0.15"
199762°30°46°
199653°33°43°
199562°44°53°
199447°39°43°0.08"
199361°39°50°
199251°37°44°0.23"
199147°31°39°
199062°49°55°
1989coldest35°21°28°
198846°35°41°
198745°30°37°
198663°33°48°
198551°22°36°
198465°43°54°
198355°34°44°
198262°38°50°0.76"
198148°31°39°
198048°41°45°0.08"
197949°37°43°0.41"
197854°34°44°0.43"
197763°40°51°
197658°39°48°0.05"
197560°46°53°0.2"
197453°34°43°0.08"
197338°32°35°0.84"3"
197239°23°31°
1971warmest75°65°70°0.18"
55 years of data from CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP

Charlotte, NC Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

20°40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND
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Charlotte, NC Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6.4"12.8"JFMAMJJASOND2.5"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Charlotte, NC Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Charlotte, NC

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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