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Mint Hill, North Carolina Weather

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Mint Hill weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Mint Hill, NC
Sunday, July 5 at 12:33 AM
81
°
Clear
Feels like
86°
Humidity
62%
Wind
4 mph
Sunrise
2:13 AM
Sunset
4:40 PM
Mint Hill, NC
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastMint Hill, NC: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 76 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit with a 31% chance of precipitation at 7 PM.
L 76°H 96°
Mint Hill, NC
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    31%
    —
    96°76°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Drizzle
    57%
    —
    94°74°-2°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Drizzle
    57%
    —
    96°72°+2°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Light Drizzle
    40%
    —
    94°72°-2°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    14%
    —
    100°73°+6°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Overcast
    20%
    —
    101°75°+1°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Light Drizzle
    40%
    —
    91°74°-10°
Mint Hill, NC
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°70°88°105°12a6a12p6pnow 82°high 96°low 76°PRECIP %
Mint Hill, NC
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SW
221° · backing 25°
Direction
SW
221°
Sustained
4
mph
Gust
10
mph
Peak 24h
11
avg 5
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 · pk 11 @ 7:00a
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 224SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 25° from the sw.
Mint Hill, NC
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
986.7
+1.2 mb in 3h · rising · 29.14 inHg
Now
986.7
mb
3h
+1.2
mb
12h
-2.6
mb
24h
-2.3
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 985–990
9809859909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW989.6985.3986.7
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
The low is filling — pressure climbing out of storm territory.
Mint Hill, NC
Air quality
47
AQI
Good
↓-26 in 6h

AQI 47 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 26 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM2.5 at 9.2 µg/m³ (AQI 51) with a 0.88 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
9.2μg/m³
PM 10Good
10μg/m³
NO₂Good
7μg/m³
OzoneModerate
68μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 32. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~65%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

Present
AQI 32
UV peak
3.3 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
overcast
Projected peak
AQI 7

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 9.2 µg/m³ (AQI 51) with a 0.88 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.88
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Mint Hill, NC
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
58.9mi
UNLIMITED
114 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
04:33 UTC · Mint Hill, NC · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
04:33 UTC · Mint Hill, NC · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Mint Hill, NC
Satellite · infrared · animated
Mint Hill, NC
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Mint Hill, NC
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:44 AM
Sunrise
2:13 AM
Daylight
14h 27m
Sunset
4:40 PM
Civil dusk
9:11 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Mint Hill, NC
The moon
Waning Gibbous
76% illuminated
Moonrise
11:37 PM
Moonset
11:34 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Mint Hill, NC
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Mint Hill at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 5°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 18 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

15-Day Forecast — Mint Hill

  1. Sun96°76°31%
  2. Mon94°74°57%
  3. Tue96°72°57%
  4. Wed94°72°40%
  5. Thu100°73°14%
  6. Fri101°75°20%
  7. Sat91°74°40%
  8. Sun82°72°38%
  9. Mon80°69°29%
  10. Tue93°65°11%
  11. Wed98°71°29%
  12. Thu95°71°33%
  13. Fri96°69°45%
  14. Sat94°72°29%
  15. Sun102°75°46%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, 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.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Mint Hill

SPC has placed Mint Hill in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms tomorrow.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

In Mint Hill, July runs warmest near 80°F and January coldest around 42°F, while August is the wettest month (4.3 inches) and February the driest (3.1 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January42°3.5″7
February46°3.1″6
March53°4.0″7
April61°3.8″6
May69°3.4″6
June77°4.0″7
July80°3.7″6
August79°4.3″6
September73°3.7″5
October62°3.2″4
November51°3.3″5
December45°3.6″6

Regional context

By the nearest station's NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Mint Hill sees 42°F Januarys and 80°F Julys, a 38°F range, plus around 43.6 inches of precipitation across 73 days.

No season owns Mint Hill's rain: August reaches 4.3 inches across 6.3 days and February keeps 3.1 inches on 6.4, an even spread through Mint Hill's year. That even rhythm groups Mint Hill with places like Stallings, NC, Matthews, NC and Hemby Bridge, NC.

The cool-season window in Mint Hill starts at mid-March, when nights stop freezing — think peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. In Mint Hill, warm-season transplants — tomatoes, peppers, basil — wait two weeks past Mint Hill's frost date. It shuts near mid-December, when freezes return to Mint Hill and tender plants need cover. In Mint Hill, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Mint Hill's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Stallings, NC, Matthews, NC, Hemby Bridge, NC, Lake Park, NC, Fairview, NC.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Mint Hill?
Mint Hill's last spring frost lands near mid-March, and in Mint Hill the first fall frost follows around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Mint Hill?
Mint Hill sees its heaviest rain in August (around 4.3 inches), part of roughly 44 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Mint Hill?
July is Mint Hill's warmest month, averaging about 80°F.
What is the coldest month in Mint Hill?
Mint Hill bottoms out in January, with a mean near 42°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Mint Hill?
Time tomatoes in Mint Hill for two weeks after mid-March; peas and greens start at Mint Hill's frost line.
How many rainy days does Mint Hill get?
Mint Hill averages about 73 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Mint Hill?
Mint Hill's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 42°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Mint Hill?
Mint Hill's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Mint Hill?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Mint Hill in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Mint Hill?
Current conditions for Mint Hill and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Mint Hill forecast updated?
The Mint Hill forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mint Hill?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Mint Hill are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Mint Hill?
The next few days in Mint Hill's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Mint Hill, North Carolina occupies a humid subtropical zone, with January means near 42°F and July around 80°F — a 38°F swing.

Mint Hill sees close to 44 inches of precipitation annually, falling across some 73 wet days.

The 38°F gap between Mint Hill's summer and winter, at 35.2°N, shapes Mint Hill's frost calendar.

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ZIP codes in Mint Hill

  • 28227

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.