May 25, 2024 - News
The perfect day for a cookout
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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 88°, 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.