Weather on December 21

Charlotte, NC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
33°F
Warmest
2013
61°F avg
Coldest
1980
25°F avg

About This Date

December 21st in Charlotte, NC typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 52°F and lows near 33°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 21st was in 2013 (61°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (25°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 33% of recorded December 21st dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 4.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 4.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for December 21st in Charlotte, NC? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202562°32°47°
202450°32°41°
202360°28°44°
202247°36°41°0.33"
202145°30°38°
202058°43°50°
201950°36°43°
201860°44°52°0.43"
201755°41°48°
201659°20°40°
201556°39°47°
201451°42°47°
2013warmest73°48°61°
201246°37°42°
201163°53°58°3.25"
201047°31°39°
200950°23°37°
200862°32°47°0.36"
200750°40°45°0.76"
200653°45°49°0.33"
200544°23°34°
200454°21°37°
200348°17°33°
200256°34°45°
200156°25°40°
200037°18°27°0.1"
199949°37°43°1.37"
199871°47°59°
199755°44°50°0.15"
199642°20°31°
199541°23°32°
199451°32°42°
199348°32°40°0.08"
199249°40°44°0.2"
199160°39°50°
199051°42°47°0.08"
198947°20°33°
198864°43°53°
198755°47°51°1.37"
198646°32°39°
198537°21°29°
198466°54°60°
198333°29°31°1.27"
198250°27°38°
198138°17°27°0.13"
1980coldest32°18°25°
197943°35°39°
197864°36°50°0.71"
197747°33°40°
197638°18°28°
197547°29°38°
197454°33°43°
197342°22°32°0.51"1"
197256°47°51°3.25"
197165°50°57°
55 years of data from CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP

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