Population: 540,828

Elevation: 850 feet above sea level

Land Area: 242.3 square miles

Location: Located in the southwestern section of North Carolina, only 15 miles from the South Carolina border, at the intersection of Interstate 77 from the north and south and Interstate 85 from the southwest and northeast

Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Charlotte, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles)

Average Temperatures:

Month

High

Low

January

51F

31F

February

55F

33F

March

63F

40F

April

72F

48F

May

79F

57F

June

86F

65F

July

90F

70F

August

88F

68F

September

82F

62F

October

72F

50F

November

62F

41F

December

53F

34F

Local Seasons:

Charlotte is a four season city. The summer does tend to be busier as a result of the city’s convenient location to major interstate highways. In addition, with a moderate climate year round, any season is ideal for a visit. In the summer daytime temperatures can reach into the low 90s F but with the nights dropping to the 60s, it is quite pleasant. Spring and fall are very beautiful due to the changing of the seasons. With ideal temperatures, it’s the perfect time to experience Nature’s seasonal changes. During these times, the city and its surrounding area abound with a multitude of color. Winters are equally temperate with very little snow.

How to Get There:

By Air

Charlotte – Douglas International Airport

6501 Old Dowd

Charlotte, NC 28219

704-359-4000

Ground Transportation:

Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi and limousine service is available at the airport and throughout the city.

By Car

Major routes into Charlotte are I-85 from the northeast and southwest, and I-77 from the north and south.

By Bus

Greyhound

601 W Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202

704-375-3332

By Train

Amtrak

1914 North Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28206

800-USA-RAIL

How to Get Around:

Due to the many sites and attractions available in and around Charlotte, the easiest way to get around is by car, either personal or rental.

National Holidays:

New Year's Day, Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, 3rd Mon. in Jan.

President's Day, 3rd Mon. in Feb.

Memorial Day, last Mon. in May

Independence Day, July 4

Labor Day, 1st Mon. in Sept.

Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Dec. 24 and 25

New Year's Eve, Dec. 31