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Charlotte, NC vs Bethlehem, PA

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Highlights

On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Bethlehem. Charlotte averages 218 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. Charlotte, North Carolina gets 43.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Bethlehem averages 30.4 inches of snow per year. Charlotte averages 2.3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Summer High: the July high is around 84.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.5
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30.4 inches of snow a year

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

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Bethlehem

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Bethlehem is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Pennsylvania.

7.1 / 10
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Bethlehem, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

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.

Today's Weather - Charlotte, NC

10 PM PST

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

66°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms64° / 84°S 3 to 7 mph
Saturday NightShowers And Thunderstorms62° / 77°S 7 to 10 mph
Sunday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms56° / 79°SSW 2 to 8 mph
Monday NightMostly Clear54° / 81°W 1 to 7 mph
Tuesday NightPartly Cloudy58° / 78°WNW 5 mph
Wednesday NightChance Rain Showers60° / 79°WSW 5 mph
Thursday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms59° / 72°E 6 mph
Today's Weather - Bethlehem, PA

10 PM PST

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

66°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightChance Showers And Thunderstorms61° / 84° 0 mph
Saturday NightShowers And Thunderstorms62° / 75°SE 5 mph
Sunday NightShowers And Thunderstorms61° / 68°SE 5 mph
Monday NightShowers And Thunderstorms57° / 70°E 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightShowers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms55° / 73°SW 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday NightChance Rain Showers56° / 71°NW 0 to 5 mph
Thursday NightChance Rain Showers50° / 70°NE 5 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthCharlotte, NCBethlehem, PA
January51° / 30°37° / 19°
February55° / 33°41° / 20°
March63° / 40°50° / 27°
April72° / 47°62° / 38°
May79° / 56°72° / 47°
June87° / 65°80° / 57°
July90° / 69°84° / 62°
August88° / 68°83° / 60°
September82° / 61°76° / 52°
October72° / 49°64° / 40°
November63° / 40°53° / 32°
December53° / 32°41° / 23°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Charlotte / Bethlehem
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 018 / 299 / 101 / 5
February0 / 014 / 269 / 90 / 4
March0 / 07 / 229 / 100 / 2
April0 / 01 / 79 / 110 / 1
May2 / 10 / 19 / 120 / 0
June9 / 20 / 010 / 110 / 0
July16 / 50 / 010 / 100 / 0
August11 / 30 / 09 / 90 / 0
September4 / 10 / 07 / 90 / 0
October0 / 01 / 67 / 90 / 0
November0 / 07 / 158 / 90 / 1
December0 / 017 / 269 / 100 / 3
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.

July is the hottest month for Bethlehem with an average high temperature of 84.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Pennsylvania. In Bethlehem, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Bethlehem are June, September and August.
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.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bethlehem with an average of 18.5°. This is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.

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 Bethlehem, there are 12.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Pennsylvania.

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 Bethlehem, there are 130.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.

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.

In Bethlehem, there are 2.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.

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.


July is the wettest month in Bethlehem with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 48.0 inches in Bethlehem means that it is one of the wettest places in Pennsylvania.

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.

May is the rainiest month in Bethlehem with 11.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.7 rainy days. There are 119.6 rainy days annually in Bethlehem, which is less rainy than most places in Pennsylvania. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 2.3 inches in Charlotte means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

An annual snowfall of 30.4 inches in Bethlehem means that it is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
January is the snowiest month in Charlotte with 1.1 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Bethlehem with 10.3 inches of snow, and 6 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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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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