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Charlotte, NC Weather on July 17

Charlotte hits triple digits on this date: 100°F record from 1986

July 17 ranks among Charlotte's hottest days, with a scorching record high of 100°F set back in 1986. Typical highs hover around 90°F for this mid-summer date, though lows remain relatively mild in the low 70s. Across 55 years of records, the temperature range spans from that century mark down to 62°F in 2004, reflecting the dramatic swings possible during peak summer in the Carolinas.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
70°F
Record High
100°F
1986
Record Low
62°F
2004
Charlotte, NC on July 17 — Temperature History60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on July 17

Planning for July 17th in Charlotte, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest July 17 ever in Charlotte?

The warmest July 17 in Charlotte, NC reached 100°F in 1986. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 90°F.

What was the coldest July 17 ever in Charlotte?

The coldest July 17 in Charlotte, NC dropped to 62°F in 2004. That is 8°F below the long-term average low of 70°F.

What is the average temperature on July 17 in Charlotte?

On July 17, Charlotte averages a high of 90°F and a low of 70°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP.

How many years of weather data are available for July 17 in Charlotte?

We have 55 years of weather records for July 17 in Charlotte, NC, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

July 17 Weather History in Charlotte

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202594°F76°F0"--
202496°F75°F0"--
202389°F71°F0"--
202292°F71°F0"--
202194°F73°F0"--
202096°F72°F0.3"--
201997°F75°F0"--
201890°F74°F0"--
201789°F69°F0.3"--
201691°F67°F0"--
201594°F73°F0"--
201484°F63°F0"--
201390°F70°F0.03"--
201294°F68°F0"--
201186°F67°F0"--
201093°F73°F0.08"--
200993°F72°F0"--
200888°F63°F0"--
200791°F69°F0.74"--
200692°F66°F0"--
200590°F72°F0"--
200487°F62°F10.52"--
200388°F71°F1.75"--
200293°F69°F0"--
200189°F65°F0"--
200088°F64°F0"--
199986°F70°F0"--
199891°F71°F0.18"--
199791°F68°F0.13"--
199691°F71°F0"--
199592°F70°F0"--
199491°F72°F0"--
199395°F76°F0.05"--
199289°F74°F0"--
199187°F69°F1.8"--
199090°F69°F2.34"--
198974°F70°F0.25"--
198895°F73°F0"--
198787°F67°F0"--
1986100°F74°F0"--
198588°F71°F0"--
198480°F69°F2.92"--
198394°F73°F0"--
198288°F69°F0"--
198188°F70°F0"--
198099°F74°F0"--
197990°F71°F0.15"--
197889°F63°F0"--
197797°F74°F0"--
197686°F67°F0"--
197579°F69°F0.36"--
197487°F69°F0"--
197381°F70°F0"--
197289°F69°F0.2"--
197188°F68°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP

How Has July 17 Changed?

The last decade has been 3.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Charlotte, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 90°F / Low: 69°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 52°F / Low: 30°F
Jan
52°/ 30°
💧 9.2"
❄️ 1.7"
Feb
56°/ 33°
💧 9.2"
❄️ 2.1"
Mar
64°/ 40°
💧 10.2"
❄️ 2.5"
Apr
74°/ 47°
💧 9.9"
❄️ 0.1"
May
80°/ 57°
💧 9.9"
Jun
87°/ 65°
💧 9.9"
Jul
90°/ 69°
💧 10.6"
Aug
89°/ 68°
💧 10.6"
Sep
83°/ 61°
💧 12.8"
Oct
73°/ 49°
💧 12.3"
Nov
63°/ 39°
💧 10.2"
❄️ 1.2"
Dec
55°/ 33°
💧 9.2"
❄️ 2.0"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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