Where Did Winter Go?

Not that anyone is complaining - Temperatures were above normal while rainfall, although more than recent history, was below normal. There were 8 days of measurable rain compared to 6 days in 2011 and 5 in both 2010 and 2009.

2011 Harlinsdale Rainfall is now History

As you can see, temperatures continued above normal for December.

Rainfall for December was below normal but higher than in 2010.

The year finished out with normal rainfall. There were 94 days with measurable rainfall, compared to 75 in 2010 and 95 in 2009.

A snapshot of the years weather is above. The solid red line is the normal high and the solid blue line is the normal low. The light lines above and below these are record temperatures.

Some Charlotte Weather History

What's the highest temperature ever recorded in Charlotte?
The temperature in the Queen City has soared to 104 degrees on several occasions.

What's the lowest temperature ever recorded in Charlotte?
More than once, the temperature in Charlotte has plummeted to -5.

What's the largest rainfall in one day in Charlotte?
6.88 inches of rain fell on July 23, 1997.

What's the largest snowfall in one day in Charlotte?14 inches of snow fell on Feb. 15, 1902.

What's the earliest and latest snowfall in Charlotte?For the earliest, there was a trace of snowfall on Halloween, October 31, 1887. There has also been a trace of snowfall on several days in early November, but the earliest accumulation was 1.7 inches on Nov. 11, 1968. As far as the latest, their was a trace of snow on April 28, 1928. The latest accumulation was .8 inches on April 20, 1904.

What's the strongest wind ever recorded in Charlotte?
The strongest or fastest wind speed in Charlotte would be attributed to Hurricane Hugo on Sept. 22, 1989. A gust of 99 miles per hour and sustained winds of 69 miles per hour were recorded at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Per the criteria of what qualifies as a hurricane, Hugo sustained hurricane-strength winds until shortly after it passed west of Charlotte.

January WeatherAverage high: 51
Average low: 30
Record high: 79 (Jan. 28, 1944 and Jan. 29, 2002)
Record low: -5 (Jan 5., 1985)
Average monthly precipitation: 3.41 inches
Most snow in one day - 12.1 inches (Jan. 7, 1988)
Most rain in one day - 3.45 inches (Jan. 6, 1962)

February WeatherAverage high: 55
Average low: 33
Record high: 82 (Feb. 25, 1930 and Feb. 27, 2011)
Record low: -5 (Feb. 14, 1899)
Average monthly precipitation: 3.32 inches
Most snow in one day - 14 inches (Feb. 15, 1902)
Most rain in one day - 2.91 inches (Feb. 5, 1955)

March WeatherAverage high: 63
Average low: 39
Record high: 91 (March 23, 1907)
Record low: 4 (March 3, 1980)
Average monthly precipitation: 4.01 inches
Most snow in one day - 10.4 inches (March 2, 1927)
Most rain in one day - 4.24 inches (March 15, 1912)

April WeatherAverage high: 72
Average low: 47
Record high: 96 (April 24, 1925)
Record low: 21 (April 8, 2007)
Average monthly precipitation: 3.04 inches
Most snow in one day - 3 inches (April 8, 1980)
Most rain in one day - 3.84 inches (April 6, 1936)

May WeatherAverage high: 79
Average low: 56
Record high: 98 (May 22, 23 and 29, 1941)
Record low: 32 (May 2, 1963)
Average monthly precipitation: 3.18 inches
Most rain in one day - 4.85 inches (May 18, 1886)

June WeatherAverage high: 86
Average low: 65
Record high: 103 (June 27, 1954)
Record low: 45 (June 1, 1889; June 7, 2000; June 12, 1972)
Average monthly precipitation: 3.74 inches
Most rain in one day - 3.78 inches (June 3, 1909)

July WeatherAverage high: 89
Average low: 68
Record high: 103 (July 19 and 21, 1986; July 22, 1926; July 27, 1940; July 29, 1952)
Record low: 53 (July 10, 1961)
Average monthly precipitation: 3.68 inches
Most rain in one day - 6.88 inches (July 23, 1997)

August WeatherAverage high: 88
Average low: 67
Record high: 104 (Aug. 9 and 10, 2007)
Record low: 50 (Aug. 7, 2004)
Average monthly precipitation: 4.22 inches
Most rain in one day: 5.36 inches (Aug. 26, 2008)

September WeatherAverage high: 81
Average low: 60
Record high: 104 (Sept. 6, 1954)
Record low: 38 (Sept. 30, 1888)
Average monthly precipitation: 3.24 inches
Most rain in one day: 4.84 inches (Sept. 18, 1928)

October WeatherAverage high: 72
Average low: 49
Record high: 98 (Oct. 6, 1954)
Record low: 24 (Oct. 27, 1962)
Average monthly precipitation: 3.40 inches
Most rain in one day: 4.76 (Oct. 16, 1932)
Most snow in one day - Trace (Oct. 31, 1887)

November WeatherAverage high: 62
Average low: 39
Record high: 85 (Nov. 2, 1961)
Record low: 11 (Nov. 26, 1950)
Average monthly precipitation: 3.14 inches
Most rain in one day: 3.26 inches (Nov. 21, 1985)
Most snow in one day - 2.5 inches (Nov. 19, 2000)

December Weather
Average high: 53
Average low: 32
Record high: 80 (Dec. 10, 2007)
Record low: -5 (Dec. 20, 1880)
Average precipitation: 3.35 inches
Most rain in one day: 2.96 inches (Dec. 3, 1931)
Most snow in one day: 11 inches (Dec. 29, 1880)

Harlinsdale November Rainfall

There was 3 inches of rain in November, a little less than normal for November. Yearly rainfall remains slightly above normal. We've had 86 days of measurable rainfall so far this year, compared to 70 for 2010 and 87 for 2009. Charts are below:

Temperature looks above normal for the month.

Blue is this year to date. Green is a normal year.

Blue is a normal month. Red is 2011 months.

October Weather Information

Chart above is from Weather Spark. As you can see, temperatures were a mixed bag for the month with some days above normal and some below normal. An eyeball look shows slightly lower than normal temperatures.

So far this year we have had measurable rain on 79 days, 16 more days than in 2010.

Total rainfall for 2011 is currently running above normal (Blue is 2011 and green is normal).

Rainfall for October was slightly below normal for a typical October (blue is normal, red is for October 2011).

September Harlinsdale Weather

Rain by Month:

Rain Year to Date:

Harlinsdale August Rain Information

First a look at the weather history for the month:

Next a look at Year to date rainfall through August. We are now above average.

Next a look at rainfall by month. August was slightly above normal.

Harlinsdale July Weather Summary

It was hot! The chart above shows the daily highs were above normal for July.

It was wet. The July rainfall brought us up to a normal range year to date. Green is normal rainfall, Blue is 2011, Red is 2010, and yellow is 2009.

July rainfall was the highest in 4 years. In July we had 12 days of measurable rain, bringing the total days YTD to 57. This time last year we were at 46, but were at 57 days in 2009.  Blue is normal, red is 2011, yellow is 2010, and green is 2009.

Harlinsdale June Rain Totals

The June rain totals are in. Even though it seems wet this year, our total rainfall is basically the same as last year but we had 8 days fewer with measurable rainfall in 2010 (45 vs. 37).

Blue - 2011, Red - 2010, Yellow - 2009, Green - Normal

Blue - Normal, Red - 2011, Yellow - 2010, Green - 2009

May Was Wet!

If you thought May was wet, you'd be correct, The wettest May in 3 years and the third most rain in a month in the same time period. However, total rainfall is still below normal.

Green is normal rainfall. Blue is 2011, red is 2010 and yellow is 2009

Blue is normal, red is 2011, yellow is 2010, and green is 2009