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North Carolina weather in July
The state broadly agrees with itself in July: afternoons run 90° in Charlotte and 86° in Outer Banks, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 3 weather stations. Three stations that split the state the way the land does — mountains, middle, and coast, each with a winter of its own.
The Mountains
Highs near 86°, nights around 65°, and 4.1 in of rain in a typical July.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 86° / 65° | 8 | Showers most afternoons, and windows open every night. |
The Piedmont
Highs near 90°, nights around 70°, and 3.7 in of rain in a typical July.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 90° / 70° | 6 | The lake stops being optional. |
The Coast
Highs near 86°, nights around 73°, and 5.3 in of rain in a typical July.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Banks | 86° / 73° | 7 | Peak season on a two-lane road. Leave early. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.