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Newark, NJ vs Charlotte, NC

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Highlights

On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Charlotte. Newark averages 206 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Charlotte, North Carolina gets 43.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. Newark, New Jersey gets 47.5 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. Newark averages 26.1 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

Newark, New Jersey
Summer High: the July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22.7
Rain: averages 47.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26.1 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.

Newark

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Newark is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New Jersey.

7.2 / 10
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Newark, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Newark, NJ

3 PM PST

Patchy Fog

66°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonPatchy Fog69° / 57°SE 9 mph
WednesdayChance Rain Showers74° / 58°SW 5 to 10 mph
ThursdayPartly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms74° / 53°NW 3 to 7 mph
FridayHeavy Rain Likely63° / 50°NE 8 to 12 mph
SaturdaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny70° / 54°NW 10 mph
SundayMostly Sunny76° / 54°NW 5 to 8 mph
MondayMostly Sunny76° / 58°S 3 to 9 mph
Today's Weather - Charlotte, NC

3 PM PST

Mostly Clear

76°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightMostly Clear54° / 76°WNW 1 to 6 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers59° / 83°WSW 1 to 5 mph
Thursday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms62° / 78°W 5 mph
Friday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms55° / 70°NE 8 mph
Saturday NightChance Light Rain55° / 72°NE 3 to 7 mph
Sunday NightChance Light Rain59° / 72°ENE 6 mph
Monday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely63° / 78°E 3 to 7 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthNewark, NJCharlotte, NC
January39° / 23°51° / 30°
February42° / 25°55° / 33°
March51° / 32°63° / 40°
April62° / 42°72° / 47°
May72° / 52°79° / 56°
June82° / 62°87° / 65°
July86° / 67°90° / 69°
August84° / 66°88° / 68°
September77° / 58°82° / 61°
October66° / 46°72° / 49°
November55° / 37°63° / 40°
December44° / 28°53° / 32°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Newark / Charlotte
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 025 / 1810 / 94 / 1
February0 / 023 / 149 / 93 / 0
March0 / 014 / 710 / 92 / 0
April0 / 03 / 111 / 90 / 0
May1 / 20 / 011 / 90 / 0
June5 / 90 / 010 / 100 / 0
July8 / 160 / 09 / 100 / 0
August6 / 110 / 09 / 90 / 0
September1 / 40 / 08 / 70 / 0
October0 / 01 / 19 / 70 / 0
November0 / 08 / 79 / 80 / 0
December0 / 021 / 1710 / 92 / 0
July is the hottest month for Newark with an average high temperature of 86.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Jersey. In Newark, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Newark 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.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Newark with an average of 22.7°. This is about average compared to other places in New Jersey.

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 Newark, there are 20.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New Jersey.

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 Newark, there are 95.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Jersey.

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 Newark, there are 0.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Jersey.

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.

July is the wettest month in Newark with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.5 inches in Newark means that it is about average compared to other places in New Jersey.


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.

May is the rainiest month in Newark with 10.9 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.2 rainy days. There are 115.6 rainy days annually in Newark, which is less rainy than most places in New Jersey. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% 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 26.1 inches in Newark means that it is snowier than most places in New Jersey.

An annual snowfall of 2.3 inches in Charlotte means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
February is the snowiest month in Newark with 8.4 inches of snow, and 5 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.

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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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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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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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