April weather forecast
Chapel Hill, NC

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Red flowers and green trees around the Old Well at the iconic UNC in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Red flowers and green trees around the Old Well at the iconic UNC in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Weather in April

April introduces consistent warmth as Chapel Hill transitions fully into spring. The weather is marked by a remarkable leap in average high temperatures, reaching up to the low 70s°F. The climb in mercury is accompanied by one of the year's peak months for rainfall and the highest average visibility of 6 miles. With extended daylight hours, April offers ideal conditions for enjoying outdoor activities. As the city basks in over nine hours of sunshine per day, April's warmth coupled with the spring blooms make Chapel Hill particularly beautiful.

Temperature

April's arrival in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C) in March to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). Chapel Hill's April nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Chapel Hill is 74%.

Rainfall

In Chapel Hill, in April, during 12.2 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130 days and collects up to 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Chapel Hill, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of April, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in April transforms into this advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Chapel Hill in April?

In Chapel Hill, in April, the average high-temperature is 70.3°F (21.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Chapel Hill?

In Chapel Hill, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How much does it rain in Chapel Hill in April?

In April, in Chapel Hill, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout April, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Chapel Hill?

In Chapel Hill, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in Chapel Hill in April?

In April, it doesn't snow. March is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in April in Chapel Hill?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Chapel Hill?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chapel Hill have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April in Chapel Hill is 9.2h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Chapel Hill?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Chapel Hill is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average temperature in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average high temperature in April: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average pressure in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average pressure in April: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average wind speed in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average humidity in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average humidity in April: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average rainfall in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (0.83").

Average rainfall days in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average rainfall days in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average snowfall in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average snowfall in April: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average snowfall days in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average sunshine days in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average sunshine days in April: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (12.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average UV index in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average cloud cover in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average cloud cover in April: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Chapel Hill, NC

Average visibility in April - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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