Charlotte, like much of the southeastern United States, has
a humid subtropical climate,
with four distinct seasons. Winters are short and generally cool, with a
January daily average of 40.1 °F (4.5 °C). On average, there are
59 nights per year that drops to or below freezing, and only two days
that fail to rise above freezing. April is the driest month, with an average of
3.04 inches (7.7 cm) of precipitation. Summers are hot and humid, with a
daily average in July of 78.5 °F (25.8 °C). There is an average
44 days per year with highs at or above