Kannapolis, United States experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Kannapolis, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kannapolis, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.4/10
Best: April, May, June, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 22°C / 12°C
Feels Like 22°C / 11°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 98 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 70%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 11°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 7 days
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Avg Low23°C
Rain16days
Coldest Month
2°C
January
Avg High10°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
6days
October
Avg High22°C
Avg Low13°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
March (Gusts 40)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, July, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:08
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 20:41
Live conditions—
Kannapolis on the map · live conditions
Kannapolis, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Kannapolis
- Population
- 46.1K
- Elevation
- 244 m
- Coordinates
- 35.49°, -80.62°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 10 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 10°C / 2°C . Feb: 14°C / 4°C . Mar: 17°C / 7°C . Apr: 22°C / 11°C . May: 26°C / 16°C . Jun: 30°C / 20°C . Jul: 32°C / 23°C . Aug: 30°C / 21°C . Sep: 28°C / 19°C . Oct: 22°C / 13°C . Nov: 16°C / 7°C . Dec: 12°C / 3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 107 mm. Feb: 97 mm. Mar: 90 mm. Apr: 101 mm. May: 106 mm. Jun: 77 mm. Jul: 99 mm. Aug: 128 mm. Sep: 122 mm. Oct: 78 mm. Nov: 70 mm. Dec: 105 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 70%. Feb: 71%. Mar: 64%. Apr: 64%. May: 68%. Jun: 67%. Jul: 71%. Aug: 76%. Sep: 73%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 68%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 14 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 9 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 33°C | Jul · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -2°C | Jan · 2°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 198 mm | Aug · 128 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 18 km/h | Mar · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Fair March
Fair April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Fair August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 2°C | 7°C / -2°C | 10days (107 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 70% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 14°C / 4°C | 12°C / 1°C | 10days (97 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 71% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 17°C / 7°C | 16°C / 4°C | 10days (90 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 64% Muggy | 5.4 High | Fair | View Details |
| April best | 22°C / 11°C | 21°C / 9°C | 9days (101 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 64% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 26°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 11days (106 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 20°C | 33°C / 22°C | 10days (77 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 23°C | 36°C / 26°C | 16days (99 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 30°C / 21°C | 34°C / 24°C | 14days (128 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 76% Humid | 6.9 High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 9days (122 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 73% Muggy | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 13°C | 23°C / 12°C | 6days (78 mm) Good | 8.3h Good | 71% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 16°C / 7°C | 15°C / 4°C | 7days (70 mm) Good | 7.4h Good | 68% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 12°C / 3°C | 10°C / 0°C | 9days (105 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 73% Muggy | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kannapolis are April, May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kannapolis, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kannapolis is July, with average daytime highs of 32°C (90°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kannapolis is January, with average overnight lows of 2°C (35°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kannapolis is August, averaging 128mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kannapolis runs through July, August, May, January, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Kannapolis.
Kannapolis receives approximately 107 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Kannapolis.
The least favorable months to visit Kannapolis are January, July, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Kannapolis is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Kannapolis is 70%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Kannapolis receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 7 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Kannapolis are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Kannapolis averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 55%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Kannapolis is 11°C (52°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Kannapolis has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Kannapolis ranges from 11°C (52°F) to 22°C (72°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Kannapolis. It earns a climate score of 7.7/10 with Excellent.
For June in Kannapolis, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 30°C (86°F) and 10 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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