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Weather in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for January 2026

Your guide to Chapel Hill weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Special Weather Statement - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Chapel Hill usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to Chapel Hill snow forecast for January 2026, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Saturday, January 31.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, January 2026 in Chapel Hill is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.4 °F.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Chapel Hill predicts a temperature of 2.4 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Chapel Hill at the beginning of January is 7.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 2.9 °F by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Chapel Hill experiences moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 6 rainy days and a total precipitation of 43.3 mm.

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Average dry days
22
Dry days
Average rainy days
6
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
6°/-1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
56 %
Avg humidity

Chapel Hill Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Sunny
9°
2
Sunny
7°
3
Overcast
8°
4
Sunny
7°
5
Patchy rain possible
6°
6
Moderate or heavy snow showers
8°
7
Sunny
8°
8
Sunny
8°
9
Sunny
9°
10
Light freezing rain
9°
11
Cloudy
11°
12
Sunny
6°
13
Partly cloudy
11°
14
Sunny
9°
15
Partly cloudy
3°
16
Cloudy
8°
17
Sunny
9°
18
Patchy rain possible
9°
19
Heavy rain at times
8°
20
Sunny
3°
21
Light freezing rain
3°
22
Partly cloudy
4°
23
Overcast
2°
24
Sunny
3°
25
Sunny
3°
26
Cloudy
6°
27
Patchy rain possible
9°
28
Weather Alert Sunny
5°
29
Sunny
0°
30
Overcast
2°
31
Heavy snow
-5°

Temperatures trend during January in Chapel Hill

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Chapel Hill day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /0° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 8° /3° 10.3 mm 3 cm
Jan. 7 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 9° /5° 5.8 mm 1.1 cm
Jan. 11 Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /0° 4.4 mm 2 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-4° 1.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 8° /-2° 0.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-4° 0.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-2° 4.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-4° 7.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-5° 1.1 mm 0.8 cm
Jan. 25 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-5° 15.3 mm 11.1 cm
Jan. 26 Cloudy
Cloudy
 6° /-2° 2.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -5° /-8° 29.2 mm 17.4 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Chapel Hill in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Chapel Hill forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Chapel Hill in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Chapel Hill during January?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below -1°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Chapel Hill during January?

In January, Chapel Hill can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 43.3 mm across approximately 6 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Chapel Hill in January 2026?

Chapel Hill experiences an average snowfall of 12.3 cm during January, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Chapel Hill during January?

The average wind speed in Chapel Hill during January is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Chapel Hill snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Chapel Hill’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Chapel Hill sees 3 snowy days during January, with approximately 12.3 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Chapel Hill

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Chapel Hills January weather 💧
Typically, Chapel Hill has 6 rainy days in January with a total of 43.3 mm of rainfall.

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