Charlotte, N.C. – North Carolina residents heading outdoors for Labor Day will enjoy a break from summer heat as cool, dry air moves in. Monday brings sunny skies and highs near 80 degrees, creating ideal conditions for travel, cookouts, and events across the Charlotte metro. Still, gusty winds on major highways, including I-85 and I-77, could create challenges for drivers hauling trailers or boating equipment.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, northeast winds will strengthen Monday morning at 10 to 14 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph. While skies remain clear, those winds may impact high-profile vehicles and outdoor setups like tents or grills. Overnight lows will dip to 58 degrees, signaling the start of a cooler stretch of early September weather.
By Tuesday, conditions stay mostly sunny with highs rebounding to 81. Midweek continues with mild afternoons and crisp nights, holding in the low 60s. Wednesday brings slightly warmer highs near 82, still well below typical late-summer averages.
Charlotte-area residents planning outdoor celebrations are encouraged to secure lightweight items and monitor winds, especially if traveling on open stretches of I-85 or U.S. 74. Conditions remain dry with no major storm systems expected through the week, keeping Labor Day events safe and travel delays minimal.
The cooler trend holds through next weekend, giving residents several days of comfortable weather before temperatures climb again.
Five Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC
- Monday (Labor Day): Sunny, high near 80, winds NE 10–14 mph, gusts to 18. Low 58.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 81, low 61.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 82, low 62.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 85, low 65.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 83, low 62.
