Climate Summary
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| Chapel Hill, North Carolina Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 57.6°F (14.2°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 78.8°F (26.0°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 41.8°F (5.4°C) • Record High Temperature 105°F (40.6°C) • Record Low Temperature -6°F (-21.1°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 47.9 inches (121.7 cm) • Average Monthly Precipitation 3.99 inches (10.1 cm) • Wettest Month March (4.77 inches / 12.1 cm) • Driest Month October (2.95 inches / 7.5 cm) Snowfall • Average Annual Snowfall 6.2 inches (15.7 cm) • Snowiest Month January (2.8 inches / 7.1 cm) Sunshine • Average Annual Sunshine 2,443 hours • Sunniest Month July (285 hours) • Cloudiest Month December (165 hours) Humidity • Average Annual Relative Humidity 72% • Most Humid Month July (78%) • Least Humid Month November (65%) Wind • Prevailing Wind Direction West-southwest • Average Wind Speed 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h) Additional Climate Features • Tornado Risk Moderate • Hurricane Risk Low • Growing Season 200-220 days • Hardiness Zone 7a Climate Change Impacts • Increasing temperatures, especially during summer months.
• More frequent and intense heat waves.
• Increased risk of droughts and wildfires.
• Heavier rainfall events, leading to increased flooding. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Chapel Hill is home to the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, one of the largest planetariums in the Southeast. • The town is located on the Chapel Hill fault, an active seismic zone that has produced several earthquakes. • The Eno River flows through Chapel Hill, providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles and river otters. Science • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a renowned research university, particularly in the fields of medicine and biotechnology. • The town is home to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, which features exhibits on natural history, space exploration, and science education. • Chapel Hill was the birthplace of the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Arthur Holly Compton. Personalities • Horace Williams, the founder of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is buried on the campus grounds. • The town was home to the writer Thomas Wolfe, whose novel \ |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Ackland Art Museum** - Located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Ackland Art Museum is home to a diverse collection of art from around the world, including works by Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet. - The museum also features a number of special exhibitions throughout the year. 2.Morehead Planetarium and Science Center** - Located just a short drive from Chapel Hill, the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is a great place to learn about astronomy and science. - The planetarium offers a variety of shows and programs, and the science center features a number of interactive exhibits. 3.UNC Botanical Garden** - Located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the UNC Botanical Garden is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon. - The garden features a variety of plants from around the world, including a Japanese garden, a rose garden, and a woodland garden. |
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