Data:ย Pantry and Larder; Note: Ideal conditions defined as a late sunset, maximum "feels-like" temperature of 88ยฐF, minimal chance of rain, 25% cloud cover and a slight breeze; Map: Axios Visuals
Memorial Day weekend signals the unofficial start to summer, and while some will want to celebrate on a patio or rooftop, others might opt to grill at home.
Driving the news: Next weekend, specifically June 1, is the ideal date to cook out in Charlotte, according to data collected by Pantry and Larder.
What they found: The Australia-based cookware company analyzed five years of weather data from cities across the country to determine the dates most likely to have perfect cookout weather.
The criteria include a maximum feels-like temperature of 88ยฐ, minimal chance of rain, a sunset time of 9pm, a weekend or a holiday, and 25% cloud coverage.
For Charlotte, that day is June 1, and the worst day is July 31.
The bottom line: For Southern states, getting our cookout fix in early is best before the temperatures get too hot.
My thought bubble: I think it's time I update our barbecue guide.