Hillsborough, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Hillsborough weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hillsborough.
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What is the weather usually like in Hillsborough?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 48.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,234 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hillsborough: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DURHAM, NC US (USC00312515), adjusted for the elevation of Hillsborough.
Hillsborough weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hillsborough through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 48.6 inches (1,234 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Hillsborough is April–May and September–October. At 10 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Hillsborough
What is the hottest month in Hillsborough?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Hillsborough?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Hillsborough?
About 48.6 inches (1,234 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Hillsborough?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hillsborough?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hillsborough have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Hillsborough in November?
Highs average 61°F and lows 38°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Hillsborough?
Around 6:51 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:10 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Hillsborough weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Hillsborough.
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