Charlotte, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Mecklenburg County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
886,283
Population
2,844/sq mi density
$78,438
Median Income
$49,991 per capita
$351,500
Home Value
$392,573 Zillow
$1,504
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,438 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$351,500 home value, $1,504/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Charlotte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 307.4 sq mi (796.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2090°N, 80.8310°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mecklenburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 46.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.27 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.31 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in |
Charlotte has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.1").