Hiking conditions
Is It Too Hot to Hike in Charlotte Today?
Use the environmental risk signals below to adjust timing, intensity, shade, and recovery.
Forecast conditions
Very poor
Move the activity to a cooler window when possible.
Heat index
98°F
WBGT est.
28.8°C
UV
0.3
Hourly hiking conditions
| 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 |
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°
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