Climate Central
Fall across the United States is marked by big temperature swings, and North Carolina is no exception. The past week of unseasonably cool weather provides a prime example. On average, Augusts in Charlotte are 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than they were decades ago, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t exceptions to the rule.
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