Chapel Hill (NC) Climate by Month
The temperature in Chapel Hill can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Chapel Hill. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -1°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Chapel Hill has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1213 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Chapel Hill experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 136 mm in September, the wettest month, and 71 mm in January, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Chapel Hill can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Chapel Hill.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Chapel Hill in the United States of America
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 136 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 267 hours of sunshine.
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