January weather in Chapel Hill, NC
The average temperature in Chapel Hill in January is 41.5°F (31.7°F–51.2°F). Average precipitation: 3.39 inches.
January is a winter month in Chapel Hill, and is cooler than the annual average of 60.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 49m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
51.2°F
Avg Low
31.7°F
Precipitation
3.39 in
Daylight
9h 49m
January records in Chapel Hill
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 73.0°F (2005) | 14.2°F (2018) | 0.55 in (2007) |
| January 2 | 69.1°F (2005) | 11.1°F (2018) | 1.12 in (2017) |
| January 3 | 73.0°F (2000) | 11.1°F (2018) | 0.27 in (2017) |
| January 4 | 73.9°F (2005) | 15.3°F (2008) | 0.52 in (2002) |
| January 5 | 71.1°F (2004) | 11.1°F (2018) | 1.02 in (2007) |
| January 6 | 71.1°F (2005) | 10.2°F (2018) | 0.92 in (2009) |
| January 7 | 70.0°F (2008) | 3.2°F (2018) | 0.53 in (2007) |
| January 8 | 70.0°F (2008) | 8.2°F (2015) | 0.26 in (2007) |
| January 9 | 71.1°F (2003) | 9.1°F (2017) | 0.50 in (2000) |
| January 10 | 66.0°F (2000) | 15.1°F (2004) | 0.76 in (2014) |
| January 11 | 70.0°F (2000) | 9.0°F (2004) | 0.87 in (2014) |
| January 12 | 73.0°F (2013) | 24.1°F (2002) | 1.24 in (2015) |
| January 13 | 75.9°F (2005) | 21.2°F (2010) | 0.93 in (2005) |
| January 14 | 72.0°F (2007) | 18.1°F (2011) | 1.48 in (2005) |
| January 15 | 71.1°F (2007) | 16.2°F (2018) | 0.25 in (2016) |
| January 16 | 63.0°F (2007) | 14.2°F (2009) | 0.19 in (2013) |
| January 17 | 66.9°F (2006) | 8.2°F (2009) | 1.64 in (2013) |
| January 18 | 68.0°F (2017) | 12.0°F (2005) | 0.43 in (2006) |
| January 19 | 64.9°F (2001) | 10.9°F (2005) | 1.85 in (2002) |
| January 20 | 73.0°F (2015) | 15.3°F (2016) | 0.70 in (2001) |
| January 21 | 66.9°F (2018) | 14.2°F (2008) | 0.79 in (2007) |
| January 22 | 62.1°F (2018) | 17.2°F (2011) | 0.88 in (2016) |
| January 23 | 70.0°F (2018) | 12.9°F (2003) | 1.48 in (2002) |
| January 24 | 66.9°F (2002) | 10.2°F (2014) | 0.28 in (2010) |
| January 25 | 72.0°F (2017) | 17.1°F (2003) | 1.62 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 69.1°F (2012) | 18.0°F (2001) | 0.46 in (2011) |
| January 27 | 68.0°F (2002) | 16.0°F (2003) | 0.44 in (2012) |
| January 28 | 73.0°F (2002) | 15.1°F (2003) | 1.20 in (2018) |
| January 29 | 78.1°F (2002) | 12.0°F (2000) | 0.37 in (2018) |
| January 30 | 80.1°F (2002) | 8.2°F (2014) | 0.74 in (2003) |
| January 31 | 73.0°F (2002) | 16.2°F (2010) | 0.25 in (2006) |