Concord weather by month
Average highs run from 53°F in January to 92°F in July, and January nights average 29°F. It gets 48 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 3 inches of snow. Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 74 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to May and September to October.
Best time to visit Concord
For comfortable weather, go in April to May and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 1.1 in | 7 | 0 | 20 | cool |
| February | 57°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 1.3 in | 6 | 0 | 16 | cool |
| March | 65°F | 38°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in | 7 | 0 | 9 | mild days, chilly nights |
| April | 74°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 1 | 1 | mild |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| June | 88°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| July | 92°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 21 | 0 | hot |
| August | 90°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| September | 84°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| October | 74°F | 48°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| November | 64°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 10 | mild days, chilly nights |
| December | 56°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 0.5 in | 6 | 0 | 18 | cool |
| Year | 73°F avg | 48°F avg | 47.9 in | 3.3 in | 76 | 61 | 74 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Concord, NC (USC00311975), 3.6 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Concord
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 46m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 32m. The earliest sunset comes around November 28 (5:09 pm) and the latest around June 28 (8:41 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 124 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 am | 5:32 pm | 10h 02m |
| February | 7:08 am | 6:04 pm | 10h 56m |
| March | 7:32 am | 7:29 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:49 am | 7:54 pm | 13h 05m |
| May | 6:17 am | 8:19 pm | 14h 02m |
| June | 6:06 am | 8:38 pm | 14h 32m |
| July | 6:18 am | 8:37 pm | 14h 18m |
| August | 6:41 am | 8:10 pm | 13h 29m |
| September | 7:05 am | 7:28 pm | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:28 am | 6:46 pm | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:57 am | 5:15 pm | 10h 18m |
| December | 7:24 am | 5:10 pm | 9h 47m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Concord with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Concord getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.8°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Concord.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Concord?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 69°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Concord?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 29°F and highs of 53°F.
What is the rainiest month in Concord?
July gets the most precipitation, 5.3 inches on average. February is the driest at 3.1 inches.
Does it snow in Concord?
Yes. Concord averages 3 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Concord?
For comfortable weather, April to May and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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