Average Monthly Sunshine in Chapel Hill (NC)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Chapel Hill receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Chapel Hill, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 267 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of December provide just 157 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2600 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Chapel Hill’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Chapel Hill enjoys an average of 2600 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

September, Chapel Hill’s wettest month, receives 129 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.