The coldest decades on record are ranked here for Charlotte, North Carolina. The lists include decades when Charlotte had the lowest average temperatures, the fewest hot days and the most cold days. These extremes are for temperatures observed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and cover eight decades, from the 1940s to the 2010s.
That is when Charlotte had weather measurements that are consistent and complete enough to compare decades. Each decade comprises a standard 10-year range. For instance, the 1990s includes measurements from Jan 1, 1990 to Dec 31, 1999.
Links to the data behind these lists are in the References section on this page.
Coolest High Temperatures
Average daily maximum temperature at Charlotte
|
High °F |
Decade |
High °C |
| Lowest |
70.1 |
1970s, 1960s |
21.2 |
| Runner-up |
70.5 |
1980s |
21.4 |
Coldest Low Temperatures
Average daily minimum temperature at Charlotte
|
Low °F |
Decade |
Low °C |
| Lowest |
48.7 |
1960s |
9.3 |
| Runner-up |
49.3 |
2000s |
9.6 |
Fewest Warm Days
Total days per year on average when Charlotte had temperatures of at least 70 °F (21 °C)
|
Days |
Decade |
| Lowest |
203 |
1980s |
| Runner-up |
204 |
1960s |
Fewest Hot Days
Total days per year on average when Charlotte had temperatures of at least 90 °F (32 °C)
|
Days |
Decade |
| Lowest |
31 |
1970s |
| Runner-up |
38 |
2000s |
Most Freezing Days
Total days per year on average when Charlotte had temperatures of 32 °F (0 °C) or lower
|
Days |
Decade |
| Highest |
76 |
1960s |
| Runner-up |
68 |
2000s |