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North Carolina Weather: 60% Rain Chance Nov. 4–6 in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC – Charlotte residents can expect a warm start to November before rain and possible thunderstorms arrive Wednesday night, November 4. Rain chances will climb to 60% overnight, with unsett
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-11-03T09:31:00.747Z
Charlotte, NC – Charlotte residents can expect a warm start to November before rain and possible thunderstorms arrive Wednesday night, November 4. Rain chances will climb to 60% overnight, with unsettled conditions continuing through Friday before cooler, sunnier weather returns for the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Charlotte is expected to reach a high near 77 degrees Tuesday, November 3, with sunny skies. Wednesday will be slightly warmer, reaching approximately 79 degrees before increasing clouds and rain chances develop during the evening.
Rain Chances Increase Wednesday Night The first significant chance of rain arrives Wednesday night, when showers become possible between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. before rain becomes likely after 9 p.m.
Forecasters place the precipitation chance at 60%, with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures falling to around 62 degrees.
Thursday, November 5, brings another chance of rain, with thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m.
Temperatures will remain mild, reaching approximately 78 degrees, while precipitation chances stand at 40%.
Rain chances increase again Thursday night to 60%, with showers and thunderstorms possible before rain becomes more likely after 3 a.m.
Friday Rain Before Weekend Sunshine Friday, November 6, is expected to bring another round of rain, mainly before 7 a.m.
The National Weather Service forecasts a 60% chance of precipitation, with partly sunny skies developing and temperatures reaching approximately 76 degrees.
Residents traveling Wednesday night through Friday morning should prepare for potentially wet roads and changing visibility during periods of rainfall.
Conditions are expected to improve Friday night, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures falling to around 54 degrees.
Cooler Temperatures Arrive for the Weekend Saturday, November 7, brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 73 degrees.
Saturday night will be cooler, with temperatures falling to around 49 degrees.
Sunday, November 8, is expected to remain mostly sunny, with a high near 69 degrees and overnight temperatures dropping to approximately 47 degrees.
By Monday, November 9, Charlotte will reach a high near 65 degrees under sunny skies.
The shift from Wednesday's forecast high of 79 degrees to Monday's 65 degrees represents a 14 degree drop in daytime temperatures.
Full Charlotte Weather Outlook: November 3–9, 2026 Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day: Sunny with a high near 77°F. Light winds becoming east southeast at 5–7 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with a low near 54°F. Wednesday, November 4: Mostly cloudy with a high near 79°F. Calm winds becoming east southeast at 5–9 mph. Wednesday night brings showers possible between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., followed by rain likely after 9 p.m. Low near 62°F and a 60% precipitation chance. Thursday, November 5: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. High near 78°F. Thursday night brings a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms, with rain becoming likely after 3 a.m. Low near 61°F. Friday, November 6: Rain likely, mainly before 7 a.m. Partly sunny with a high near 76°F and a 60% precipitation chance. Friday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 54°F. Saturday, November 7: Mostly sunny with a high near 73°F. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 49°F. Sunday, November 8: Mostly sunny with a high near 69°F. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 47°F. Monday, November 9: Sunny with a high near 65°F.