Charlotte Heat Index Today
Updated planning preview · 7:00 PM forecast from WeatherAPI
Heat index
98°F
High
Reduce prolonged exertion and plan extra recovery.
Temperature
95°F
Humidity
36%
Estimated WBGT
28.8°C
UV index
0.3
Best outdoor window
7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Lowest combined heat and UV load in the available hourly preview.
Hourly heat risk
WBGT values are labeled as modeled estimates until a provider supplies measured readings.
| Time | Temperature | Heat index | Estimated WBGT | UV | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 PM | 95°F | 98°F | 28.8°C | 0.3 | High |
| 7 AM | 71°F | 76°F | 23.1°C | 0.0 | Low |
| 9 AM | 74°F | 78°F | 24.0°C | 1.5 | Low |
| 11 AM | 81°F | 85°F | 25.8°C | 5.4 | Moderate |
| 1 PM | 88°F | 93°F | 27.7°C | 8.7 | High |
| 3 PM | 89°F | 93°F | 27.7°C | 3.4 | High |
| 5 PM | 76°F | 81°F | 25.5°C | 0.8 | Moderate |
| 7 PM | 71°F | 76°F | 23.1°C | 0.0 | Low |
Today's outlook
In Charlotte, the highest modeled heat burden in this preview occurs around 3:00 PM. The recommended window is selected from the lowest combined risk score, temperature, and UV—not from generic city copy.
Three-day forecast
Thursday
Heat index up to 113°F
102° / 72°
Very highFriday
Heat index up to 94°F
89° / 68°
HighSaturday
Heat index up to 92°F
92° / 67°
HighToday in Charlotte
What changes across the day
Based on the available hourly WeatherAPI forecast
Peak heat index
98°F at 7:00 PM
The preview low is 76°F around 7:00 PM.
Feels-like difference
3°F above air temp
Current humidity is 36%, one input that changes evaporative cooling.
Peak UV
8.7 at 1:00 PM
UV and heat are separate hazards; the lowest-heat hour may still need sun protection.
Tomorrow's direction
20°F cooler tomorrow
Today's forecast range is 72–102°F.
Where these numbers come from
WeatherAPI supplies the forecast. HeatGuard calculates heat-index risk and models WBGT from forecast temperature, humidity and a daytime solar allowance. Modeled WBGT is not an on-site globe-thermometer reading.
Keep planning
Track Charlotte in HeatGuard
Save this location and get alerts as conditions change.