United StatesThe climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
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.
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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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Chapel Hill
Yearly Temperature in Chapel Hill
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chapel Hill
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chapel Hill
Average Snowfall per Month in Chapel Hill
Total Yearly Snowfall in Chapel Hill
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Chapel Hill
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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.