January weather in Hillsborough, NC
The average temperature in Hillsborough in January is 40.2°F (30.1°F–50.3°F). Average precipitation: 3.44 inches.
January is a winter month in Hillsborough, and is cooler than the annual average of 59.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 48m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
50.3°F
Avg Low
30.1°F
Precipitation
3.44 in
Daylight
9h 48m
January records in Hillsborough
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 77.5°F (2022) | 12.0°F (2018) | 0.41 in (2021) |
| January 2 | 70.0°F (2022) | 7.7°F (2018) | 1.26 in (2017) |
| January 3 | 69.3°F (2023) | 8.4°F (2018) | 3.01 in (2022) |
| January 4 | 66.0°F (2015) | 13.5°F (2008) | 0.41 in (2023) |
| January 5 | 66.6°F (2023) | 6.3°F (2018) | 0.07 in (2025) |
| January 6 | 66.6°F (2008) | 9.1°F (2018) | 0.96 in (2024) |
| January 7 | 71.2°F (2026) | 0.1°F (2018) | 0.68 in (2017) |
| January 8 | 69.3°F (2008) | 5.9°F (2015) | 0.41 in (2021) |
| January 9 | 69.1°F (2008) | 6.4°F (2017) | 2.93 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 74.3°F (2026) | 18.0°F (2015) | 0.82 in (2014) |
| January 11 | 68.9°F (2020) | 13.5°F (2010) | 0.94 in (2014) |
| January 12 | 72.1°F (2013) | 21.0°F (2025) | 1.65 in (2024) |
| January 13 | 75.9°F (2017) | 20.7°F (2010) | 1.14 in (2019) |
| January 14 | 67.3°F (2020) | 16.7°F (2011) | 0.26 in (2014) |
| January 15 | 66.2°F (2020) | 15.1°F (2018) | 0.33 in (2016) |
| January 16 | 62.6°F (2020) | 11.7°F (2009) | 1.26 in (2022) |
| January 17 | 63.1°F (2012) | 5.9°F (2009) | 1.79 in (2013) |
| January 18 | 67.1°F (2017) | 12.7°F (2018) | 0.46 in (2026) |
| January 19 | 68.7°F (2023) | 14.9°F (2016) | 0.22 in (2008) |
| January 20 | 66.6°F (2015) | 15.1°F (2016) | 0.44 in (2019) |
| January 21 | 65.5°F (2018) | 12.6°F (2008) | 0.54 in (2010) |
| January 22 | 61.5°F (2018) | 14.7°F (2019) | 1.27 in (2016) |
| January 23 | 69.6°F (2018) | 10.9°F (2025) | 1.08 in (2018) |
| January 24 | 68.9°F (2024) | 9.0°F (2014) | 1.39 in (2020) |
| January 25 | 72.0°F (2017) | 16.3°F (2014) | 1.29 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 71.8°F (2024) | 19.0°F (2026) | 0.44 in (2021) |
| January 27 | 67.1°F (2012) | 9.7°F (2026) | 0.87 in (2024) |
| January 28 | 64.9°F (2024) | 17.1°F (2014) | 1.28 in (2018) |
| January 29 | 72.7°F (2013) | 10.2°F (2014) | 0.41 in (2018) |
| January 30 | 71.8°F (2013) | 4.8°F (2014) | 0.85 in (2010) |
| January 31 | 73.2°F (2025) | 13.1°F (2014) | 1.02 in (2021) |