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Charlotte’s fall weather outlook

The Queen City can expect comfortable temperatures and trees changing colors with the approach of “sweater weather.”

An aerial vantage of a car driving along a forested road surrounded by trees with colored leaves.

Day drives outside Uptown can provide glimpses at vibrant fall colors.

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It’s (almost) time to break out your favorite sweater and hoodie, Charlotteans.

After a hot summer, the start of fall is officially here. Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for October and November.

While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what fall will bring.

A colored map of the United States painted in warm colors.

Expect a warmer than normal autumn.

Map via NOAA

Temperature

Think warm. This fall, Charlotte has a 40-50% chance of temperatures being higher than normal, up from last year’s probability.

Precipitation

Expect plenty of dry days. Charlotte is expected to see average rainfall totals this fall compared to previous years.

Drought

The Charlotte area is not expected to have any drought conditions this season.

A collection of colored leaves at the bottom of a flowing stream.

Fall foliage in Charlotte typically peaks in late October into November.

Photo by CLTtoday

Optimistic about October

Typically in Charlotte, October’s temperatures fluctuate between an average low of 50° and an average high of 73°.

No fear November

Average highs in November drop to 63° while the lows dip into the low 40s with an average of 40°. Daylight saving time will also end on Sunday, Nov. 3, so we’ll have less sunshine each day leading up to Thanksgiving.

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