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Charlotte, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Mecklenburg County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
886,283
Population
2,844/sq mi density
$78,438
Median Income
$49,991 per capita
$351,500
Home Value
$393,846 Zillow
$1,504
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
303 sunny days/yr
536
Violent Crime/100K
11,967 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,438 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$351,500 home value, $1,504/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
536 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Charlotte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Charlotte has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.0").