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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average high of 46.9°F (8.3°C). The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Hillsborough, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.8°F (11°C) and min 34.3°F (1.3°C). February's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a fresh 51.8°F (11°C), hardly different from the previous month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and an average low of 41°F (5°C). March's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in February to a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Hillsborough, North Carolina, is an agreeable spring month, with an average temperature varying between 70.2°F (21.2°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C). April's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in March to a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 78.4°F (25.8°C). With the beginning of May, Hillsborough's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a hot month in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 86.4°F (30.2°C). With the onset of June, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C) in May to a tropical 86.4°F (30.2°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, in Hillsborough, North Carolina, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 90.1°F (32.3°C). The warmest time of the year is July, with temperatures averaging a high of 90.1°F (32.3°C) and a low of 69.4°F (20.8°C). The heat index in July is appraised at a blistering 107.6°F (42°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Hillsborough, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 87.4°F (30.8°C) and 67.8°F (19.9°C). Hillsborough's shift into August is marked by a subtle change to a still tropical 87.4°F (30.8°C) from July's 90.1°F (32.3°C) in temperature. Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Hillsborough, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 63°F (17.2°C) and an average high of 81.7°F (27.6°C). A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during September, shifting from a tropical 87.4°F (30.8°C) in August to a moderately hot 81.7°F (27.6°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Hillsborough, North Carolina, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 51.8°F (11°C) and 70.3°F (21.3°C). The average high-temperature drops in October, from September's warm 81.7°F (27.6°C) to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is another mild month in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and an average low of 41.4°F (5.2°C). The onset of November entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) in October to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 51.6°F (10.9°C). December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

How many days does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 157.7 rainfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How much does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 6.5 snowfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of snow is accumulated.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

When it does not snow?

In Hillsborough, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

When are the longest days in Hillsborough?

June has the longest days of the year in Hillsborough, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Hillsborough?

The months with the most sunshine are June and July, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

What is the hottest time of year?

July is the month when Hillsborough's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 90.1°F (32.3°C) and lows of 69.4°F (20.8°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 71%, July is the least humid month.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hillsborough?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

Average temperature
Hillsborough, NC

Average temperature - Hillsborough, NC

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°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 (31.3°F).

Average pressure
Hillsborough, NC

Average pressure - Hillsborough, NC

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
Hillsborough, NC

Average wind speed - Hillsborough, NC

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity
Hillsborough, NC

Average humidity - Hillsborough, NC

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

Average rainfall
Hillsborough, NC

Average rainfall - Hillsborough, NC

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days
Hillsborough, NC

Average rainfall days - Hillsborough, NC

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall
Hillsborough, NC

Average snowfall - Hillsborough, NC

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days
Hillsborough, NC

Average snowfall days - Hillsborough, NC

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Hillsborough, NC

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Hillsborough, NC

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).

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days
Hillsborough, NC

Average sunshine days - Hillsborough, NC

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index
Hillsborough, NC

Average UV index - Hillsborough, NC

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
Hillsborough, NC

Average visibility - Hillsborough, NC

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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