Climate Chapel Hill - North Carolina
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 50 | 54 | 62 | 71 | 78 | 86 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 29 | 31 | 38 | 46 | 55 | 64 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.92 | 3.52 | 4.51 | 3.27 | 3.85 | 4.03 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 89 | 87 | 81 | 72 | 63 | 53 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 68 | 67 | 60 | 47 | 38 | 31 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.55 | 4.47 | 4.16 | 3.78 | 3.72 | 3.53 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What is the average weather in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
Chapel Hill experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters with strong seasonal contrast. Rainfall is fairly wet overall, spread fairly evenly throughout the year, though heavy seasonal downpours or afternoon thunderstorms can sometimes occur during the warmer months. The area also sees occasional snowfall.
Chapel Hill Climate Graph - North Carolina Climate Chart
Daily normals Chapel Hill - North Carolina - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 51.0 | 30.3 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 51.0 | 30.2 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 50.9 | 30.1 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 50.8 | 30.0 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Jan | 50.7 | 29.9 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 6 Jan | 50.6 | 29.8 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 7 Jan | 50.6 | 29.7 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 8 Jan | 50.5 | 29.6 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 9 Jan | 50.5 | 29.6 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 10 Jan | 50.4 | 29.5 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 11 Jan | 50.4 | 29.4 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 12 Jan | 50.4 | 29.4 | 1.53 | 1.53 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 13 Jan | 50.4 | 29.3 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 14 Jan | 50.4 | 29.2 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 15 Jan | 50.4 | 29.2 | 1.92 | 1.92 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 16 Jan | 50.4 | 29.2 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 17 Jan | 50.4 | 29.1 | 2.19 | 2.19 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 18 Jan | 50.4 | 29.1 | 2.32 | 2.32 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 19 Jan | 50.4 | 29.1 | 2.44 | 2.44 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| 20 Jan | 50.5 | 29.1 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 21 Jan | 50.5 | 29.1 | 2.70 | 2.70 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 22 Jan | 50.6 | 29.1 | 2.83 | 2.83 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| 23 Jan | 50.7 | 29.1 | 2.96 | 2.96 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 24 Jan | 50.8 | 29.1 | 3.09 | 3.09 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 25 Jan | 50.8 | 29.1 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| 26 Jan | 50.9 | 29.1 | 3.34 | 3.34 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| 27 Jan | 51.0 | 29.2 | 3.46 | 3.46 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| 28 Jan | 51.2 | 29.2 | 3.58 | 3.58 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| 29 Jan | 51.3 | 29.2 | 3.70 | 3.70 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| 30 Jan | 51.4 | 29.3 | 3.83 | 3.83 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| 31 Jan | 51.5 | 29.4 | 3.95 | 3.95 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Weather history Chapel Hill - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 93.9 | 68.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 Sep | 95.0 | 72.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 03 Sep | 97.0 | 73.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 04 Sep | 99.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 05 Sep | 99.0 | 72.0 | 0.06 | - | - |
| 06 Sep | 96.1 | 71.1 | 0.10 | - | - |
| 07 Sep | 82.9 | 66.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 08 Sep | 84.9 | 60.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 09 Sep | 86.0 | 60.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 10 Sep | 89.1 | 61.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 11 Sep | 93.9 | 69.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 12 Sep | 97.0 | 72.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Sep | 87.1 | 73.0 | 1.25 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 Sep | 90.0 | 70.0 | 0.01 | - | - |
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Past weather Chapel Hill
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 92.2 ºF | 50 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 68.7 ºF | 29 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 1.42 inch | 3.92 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 2 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 99.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 82.9 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 75.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 60.1 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Chapel Hill - North Carolina
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Orange | |
| City | Chapel Hill | |
| Zip Code | 27516 | |
| Longitude | -79.07 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 35.94 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 499ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Chapel Hill - North Carolina
| Local Time | 07:27 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:59 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:22 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Chapel Hill - North Carolina
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Chapel Hill weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 70ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 48ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 47.31 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 4 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Chapel Hill
Longitude: -79.0659, Latitude: 35.935
Average weather Chapel Hill, NC - 27516
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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