United StatesWhat’s the climate like in Chapel Hill?
The current climate in Chapel Hill features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Chapel Hill in recent years was 38°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in February 2015.
On average, Chapel Hill gets 2091 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 17 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Chapel Hill?
The best time to visit Chapel Hill for mild to warm weather is March up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Chapel Hill.
Climate Table of Chapel Hill
The climate table of Chapel Hill shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 175 | 158 | 156 | 210 | 172 | 178 | 220 | 196 | 138 | 183 | 157 | 148 |
| Snow (cm) | 14 | 0,9 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,5 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2091 mm per year, averaging 174 mm per month
- Snowfall: 17 cm per year
- Driest months: 138 mm in September, 148 mm in December and 156 mm in March
- Wettest months: 220 mm in July, 210 mm in April and 196 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Chapel Hill
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chapel Hill
This graph shows how much rainfall Chapel Hill, North Carolina, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Chapel Hill
This graph shows how much snow Chapel Hill, North Carolina, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Chapel Hill
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Chapel Hill
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chapel Hill
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Chapel Hill
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Chapel Hill by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chapel Hill. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
