Weather in Concord, North Carolina
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Partly Cloudy—84°49°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—90°63°
- MondayMay 18Clear11%90°66°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—91°63°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle29%92°67°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Showers77%82°64°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle74%77°63°
- PM 2.5
- 19.7 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 20.6 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 7.7 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 110.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:27 AM
- Moonset
- 12:44 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Concord at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 4°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 19 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Concord its warmest temperatures at around 80°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at approximately 41°F. Precipitation follows a different pattern, with July receiving the most rainfall at 5.3 inches and February getting the least at 3.1 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 3.7″ | 7 |
| February | 44° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| March | 51° | 4.1″ | 7 |
| April | 60° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| May | 69° | 3.7″ | 6 |
| June | 77° | 4.7″ | 7 |
| July | 80° | 5.3″ | 7 |
| August | 79° | 4.5″ | 7 |
| September | 72° | 4.2″ | 5 |
| October | 61° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| November | 51° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| December | 44° | 3.5″ | 6 |
Regional context
Concord falls within the humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, Durham, NC, Greensboro, NC.
Naturalist notes
Late April brings the flowering of dogwood trees throughout Concord's neighborhoods and parks.
Ruby-throated hummingbirds typically return to the area in early May after their spring migration.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Concord?
- Concord typically sees its last spring frost around mid-March, with the first fall frost returning around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Concord?
- July stands as the wettest month, delivering about 5.3 inches of rain on average, while the city's annual total reaches roughly 48 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Concord?
- July typically brings the warmest temperatures, averaging about 80°F.
- What is the coldest month in Concord?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 41°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Concord?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Concord get?
- Concord experiences about 76 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Concord?
- Concord's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool can provide the current zone designation using the city ZIP code.
Climate
Concord, North Carolina experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Temperatures hover near 41°F in January and reach an average of 80°F in July, creating a 40°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 48 inches, distributed across roughly 76 rainy days throughout the year.
Location determines Concord's weather patterns through its latitude of 35.4°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors influence plant growth, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.