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Charlotte, NC vs Houston, TX

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Highlights

On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Houston. Charlotte averages 218 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Houston, Texas gets 53 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.

Houston averages 0 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

Houston, Texas
Summer High: the July high is around 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43.4
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 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
Houston

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Houston is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Texas.

6.6 / 10
April, October and March are the most pleasant months in Houston, while July and August 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

7 AM PST

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

71°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms86° / 64°SW 10 mph
SaturdayChance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms84° / 62°SSW 7 to 12 mph
SundayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely77° / 58°S 6 to 9 mph
MondayChance Rain Showers78° / 56°S 2 to 7 mph
TuesdaySunny79° / 56°W 2 to 6 mph
WednesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers80° / 61°NNW 5 mph
ThursdayChance Rain Showers82° / 61°NW 6 mph
Today's Weather - Houston, TX

7 AM PST

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

77°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayChance Showers And Thunderstorms86° / 67°S 5 to 15 mph
SaturdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms81° / 61°N 5 to 10 mph
SundaySunny81° / 63°NE 5 mph
MondayMostly Sunny81° / 72°E 5 to 15 mph
TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms84° / 72°SE 10 to 15 mph
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms80° / 70°SE 5 to 10 mph
ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms82° / 68°NE 5 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthCharlotte, NCHouston, TX
January51° / 30°63° / 43°
February55° / 33°66° / 47°
March63° / 40°73° / 53°
April72° / 47°79° / 60°
May79° / 56°86° / 68°
June87° / 65°91° / 73°
July90° / 69°93° / 75°
August88° / 68°94° / 75°
September82° / 61°89° / 70°
October72° / 49°82° / 61°
November63° / 40°73° / 53°
December53° / 32°65° / 45°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Charlotte / Houston
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 018 / 39 / 81 / 0
February0 / 014 / 19 / 70 / 0
March0 / 07 / 19 / 70 / 0
April0 / 11 / 09 / 60 / 0
May2 / 60 / 09 / 70 / 0
June9 / 190 / 010 / 90 / 0
July16 / 250 / 010 / 80 / 0
August11 / 260 / 09 / 80 / 0
September4 / 150 / 07 / 70 / 0
October0 / 31 / 07 / 70 / 0
November0 / 07 / 08 / 70 / 0
December0 / 017 / 29 / 80 / 0
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.

August is the hottest month for Houston with an average high temperature of 93.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Texas. In Houston, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Houston are April, October and November.
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 Houston with an average of 43.4°. This is warmer than most places in Texas.

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 Houston, there are 95.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Texas.

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 Houston, there are 7.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Texas.

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 Houston, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Texas.

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.


June is the wettest month in Houston with 6.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.0 inches in Houston means that it is one of the wettest places in Texas.

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.

June is the rainiest month in Houston with 9.3 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 5.7 rainy days. There are 90.0 rainy days annually in Houston, which is rainier than most places in Texas. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 22% 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.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Houston, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Texas.
January is the snowiest month in Charlotte with 1.1 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Houston.

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 Charlotte    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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