Concord, North Carolina Weather
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Concord weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Mostly Clear——77°50°—
- ThursdayJun 4Clear——84°56°+7°
- FridayJun 5Overcast——90°59°+6°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——87°65°-3°
- SundayJun 7Overcast17%—94°66°+7°
- MondayJun 8Light Drizzle30%—92°69°-2°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle23%0.01″77°59°-15°
PM2.5 at 11.1 µg/m³ (AQI 55) with a 0.97 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI up 28 in the last 6 hours — air quality is degrading.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 42 now. With UV 0.0 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 10 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 42
- UV peak
- 0.0 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 10
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 11.1 µg/m³ (AQI 55) with a 0.97 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.97
- 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).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 3:37 AM
- Moonset
- 1:36 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Concord at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 11°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 19 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, 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.