United StatesThe weather in January in Chapel Hill
It's cool in January in Chapel Hill with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and 8°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 26°C in 2022, Chapel Hill reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -14°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 254 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. Of the total precipitation, about 27 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Chapel Hill
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Chapel Hill. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Chapel Hill | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 12°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 254 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 27 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 3 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Chapel Hill with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around 2°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 14°C, with nights around 5°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Chapel Hill is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Chapel Hill
Temperature in January in Chapel Hill over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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.
Daily Precipitation in January in Chapel Hill
Total precipitation in January in Chapel Hill over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Chapel Hill
Snowfall in January in Chapel Hill per year
Daily UV index in January in Chapel Hill
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Chapel Hill, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.