Zip 27278 (Hillsborough, NC) Climate

27278 Hillsborough, NC has a humid subtropical climate that is typical of the southeastern United States. Summers in 27278 are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching into the 90s on average during July and August. Winters in 27278 are relatively mild, though occasionally temperatures can drop below freezing. The area averages around 48 inches of precipitation annually, with most of it falling as rain during the winter and spring months. Springtime typically brings thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes to the area, so being prepared for severe weather is important. The area also gets some snowfall each winter, particularly in the higher elevations nearby.

Hillsborough (zip 27278), North Carolina gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hillsborough (zip 27278) averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Hillsborough (zip 27278). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hillsborough (zip 27278) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 27278 zip code is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in North Carolina.

7.3 Summer - 6.6 Winter

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in the 27278 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Hillsborough, North Carolina	United States
	45.9 in.	38.1 in.
	3.5 in.	27.8 in.
	108.2 days	106.2 days
	217 days	205 days
	88.2°	85.8°
	29.1°	21.7°
	7.6	7
	4.5	4.3
	600 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 27278 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.2°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Carolina. In the 27278 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 27278 zip code are May, September and October.

In the 27278 zip code, there are 32.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in North Carolina.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 27278 zip code with an average of 29.1°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In the 27278 zip code, there are 69.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In the 27278 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

Humidity in the 27278 zip code can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.

August is the wettest month in the 27278 zip code with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.9 inches in the 27278 zip code means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.

July is the rainiest month in the 27278 zip code with 10.2 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.3 rainy days. There are 108.2 rainy days annually in the 27278 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 3.5 inches in the 27278 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina. January is the snowiest month in the 27278 zip code with 2.0 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Abhd · Buckingham, VA

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Over 13 years ago

I'm wondering about the schools in Hillsborough and the general quality of life there. I know Orange County schools have a good reputation in the Chapel Hill area. Also, More

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