Charlotte, North Carolina, residents will experience a gradual warming trend this week, with temperatures climbing from the low 60s today to the high 70s by Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
As of 1:52 pm EST Tuesday, the temperature at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT) is 64°F (18°C) and mostly cloudy. Humidity is at 45%, with a southwest wind of 14 mph gusting to 23 mph. The barometer reads 30.16 inches (1022.8 mb), and the dew point is 42°F (6°C). Visibility is 10 miles.
The forecast indicates mostly sunny conditions this afternoon with a high near 66°F. Tonight, skies will become increasingly cloudy, with a low around 50°F. Wednesday will be cloudy, with a high near 69°F and southwest winds of 10 to 16 mph, potentially gusting as high as 31 mph. Wednesday night will remain cloudy, with a low around 56°F.
A 30 percent chance of rain is predicted for Thursday, primarily between 8 am and 4 pm, alongside mostly cloudy skies and a high near 74°F. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 61°F. Friday brings a 70 percent chance of rain, mainly between 7 am and 1 pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 78°F. The chance of rain continues Friday night, with a 30 percent probability after 3 am and a low around 54°F.
Rain is also likely on Saturday, particularly between 10 am and 11 am, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation and a high near 63°F. Saturday night has a 50 percent chance of rain, with a low around 46°F. Sunday is forecast to be partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain and a high near 55°F. Monday is expected to be sunny, with a high near 46°F.
AccuWeather reports a current temperature of 17°C (63°F) in Charlotte, with partly sunny conditions. The RealFeel® temperature is 19°F. The wind is from the southwest at 15 km/h, with gusts up to 33 km/h. Air quality is currently fair, with a max UV index of 2.2 (Low). The forecast for 3 PM shows a temperature of 18°C (64°F) with a RealFeel® of 19°F, remaining partly sunny. By 5 PM, the temperature is expected to drop to 17°C (63°F) with a RealFeel® of 16°F, also remaining partly sunny.
