Charlotte, NC All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Charlotte, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | September 6, 1954 and August 9, 2007 and August 10, 2007 |
| Record Low | -5°F (-21°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 19°F (-7°C) | January 30, 1966 |
| Highest Low | 78.9°F (26°C) | June 27, 1952 and June 28, 1998 and July 25, 2010 |
| Highest Mean | 90.5°F (32°C) | June 27, 1952 and July 19, 1986 |
| Lowest Mean | 9.5°F (-12°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.88" (174.8 mm) | July 23, 1997 |
| Max in One Month | 14.72" (374.0 mm) | October 1990 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 2000 |
| Max in One Year | 62.66" (1591.6 mm) | 2003 |
| Least in One Year | 26.27" (667.2 mm) | 2001 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 12.1" (30.7 cm) | January 7, 1988 |
| Max in One Month | 19.3" (49.0 cm) | March 1960 |
| Max in One Season | 22.6" (57.4 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 22.9" (58.2 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.7" (4.3 cm) | November 11, 1968 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.7" (4.3 cm) | November 11, 1968 |
| Latest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | April 8, 1982 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | April 8, 1982 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | July 1, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | July 1, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | July 1, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP (9 mi from Charlotte, NC). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Charlotte, NC?
The all-time record high in Charlotte, NC is 104°F (40°C), set on September 6, 1954 and August 9, 2007 and August 10, 2007.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Charlotte, NC?
The all-time record low in Charlotte, NC is -5°F (-21°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Charlotte, NC has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Charlotte, NC is 6.88 inches, on July 23, 1997.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Charlotte, NC?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Charlotte, NC is 12.1 inches, on January 7, 1988.
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