CHARLOTTE, NC – A soft dawn glow spreads across the Queen City skyline this morning, glinting off glass towers and quiet neighborhoods. The air feels crisp but gentle — that fleeting blend of late-October warmth and early fall calm that rarely lasts long.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, a broad ridge of high pressure will dominate through midweek, keeping skies clear and conditions mild across the Charlotte metro and surrounding counties. Monday begins calm, with highs reaching the upper 60s under full sun. Winds remain light from the northwest before shifting southwest by Tuesday, signaling a short-lived warmup.
By Tuesday, expect afternoon highs near 77 degrees and a few passing high clouds. Gusts may reach 25 mph along the I-77 corridor from Lake Norman south to Rock Hill, adding a bit of briskness to an otherwise sunny day. Wednesday cools slightly, topping out near 71 degrees, as drier air pushes in behind a weak front.
The second half of the week brings more of the same — crisp mornings and sunny afternoons — with lows dipping into the mid-40s by Thursday and Friday. Outdoor events, school games, and Halloween prep should go off without weather interruptions, though evenings will feel noticeably cooler.
Looking toward the weekend, forecasters hint at a gradual fall cooldown, especially across the foothills and rural stretches east of Gastonia. It’s not frost territory yet, but the first chillier mornings of the season may not be far behind as late October gives way to early November.
Five-Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC:
Mon: 69/45 – Sunny and calm; perfect fall day.
Tue: 77/50 – Warm, sunny; gusts up to 25 mph.
Wed: 71/44 – Bright and breezy; turning cooler.
Thu: 70/43 – Mostly sunny; crisp morning air.
Fri: 68/46 – Clear and mild; hint of fall chill late.
