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Sparks, NV vs Charlotte, NC

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Highlights

On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Charlotte. Sparks averages 253 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Charlotte, North Carolina gets 43.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. Sparks, Nevada gets 8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Charlotte averages 2.3 inches of snow per year. Sparks averages 18.5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Charlotte, North Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 89.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 43.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2.3 inches of snow a year

Sparks, Nevada
Summer High: the July high is around 91.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24.4
Rain: averages 8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18.5 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Charlotte

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Charlotte is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

7.5 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Charlotte, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Sparks

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sparks is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Nevada.

7.6 / 10
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Sparks, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Sparks, NV

11 AM PST

Sunny

71°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodaySunny86° / 53°SW 0 to 10 mph
SaturdaySunny85° / 53°SW 5 to 20 mph
SundaySunny75° / 44°SW 5 to 20 mph
MondayChance Rain Showers61° / 37°SW 10 to 20 mph
TuesdayChance Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms57° / 36°NW 5 to 15 mph
WednesdayMostly Sunny64° / 40°NW 0 to 10 mph
ThursdayMostly Sunny71° / 46°N 0 to 10 mph
Today's Weather - Charlotte, NC

11 AM PST

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

77°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonIsolated Showers And Thunderstorms81° / 53°NW 6 mph
SaturdayMostly Cloudy73° / 56°NE 5 to 8 mph
SundayChance Rain Showers69° / 58°NE 5 to 8 mph
MondayShowers And Thunderstorms69° / 63°E 9 mph
TuesdayShowers And Thunderstorms77° / 62°SE 7 mph
WednesdayRain Showers Likely80° / 62°SW 5 mph
ThursdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms86° / 66°W 5 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSparks, NVCharlotte, NC
January45° / 24°51° / 30°
February51° / 28°55° / 33°
March58° / 32°63° / 40°
April64° / 36°72° / 47°
May73° / 44°79° / 56°
June83° / 50°87° / 65°
July91° / 57°90° / 69°
August90° / 55°88° / 68°
September81° / 47°82° / 61°
October69° / 38°72° / 49°
November55° / 30°63° / 40°
December45° / 24°53° / 32°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Sparks / Charlotte
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 026 / 187 / 93 / 1
February0 / 021 / 147 / 92 / 0
March0 / 015 / 75 / 92 / 0
April0 / 08 / 14 / 91 / 0
May1 / 21 / 04 / 90 / 0
June7 / 90 / 03 / 100 / 0
July20 / 160 / 02 / 100 / 0
August16 / 110 / 02 / 90 / 0
September5 / 40 / 02 / 70 / 0
October0 / 06 / 14 / 70 / 0
November0 / 018 / 75 / 81 / 0
December0 / 026 / 176 / 93 / 0
July is the hottest month for Sparks with an average high temperature of 91.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Nevada. In Sparks, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sparks are September, June and May.

July is the hottest month for Charlotte with an average high temperature of 89.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Charlotte, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Charlotte are May, September and April.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sparks with an average of 24.3°. This is warmer than most places in Nevada.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Charlotte with an average of 30.0°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Sparks, there are 47.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Nevada.

In Charlotte, there are 41.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Carolina.

In Sparks, there are 122.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.

In Charlotte, there are 63.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Carolina.

In Sparks, there are 0.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.

In Charlotte, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.

December is the wettest month in Sparks with 1.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 40% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 8.0 inches in Sparks means that it is drier than most places in Nevada.


August is the wettest month in Charlotte with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 24% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.1 inches in Charlotte means that it is one of the driest places in North Carolina.

February is the rainiest month in Sparks with 6.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.8 rainy days. There are 50.5 rainy days annually in Sparks, which is about average compared to other places in Nevada. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

July is the rainiest month in Charlotte with 10.2 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.8 rainy days. There are 104.9 rainy days annually in Charlotte, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 18.5 inches in Sparks means that it is about average compared to other places in Nevada.

An annual snowfall of 2.3 inches in Charlotte means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
December is the snowiest month in Sparks with 5.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Charlotte with 1.1 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Sparks    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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