Chapel Hill Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Chapel Hill get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Chapel Hill in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Chapel Hill averages 2.8 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Chapel Hill 2 W (2.2 km away). Snow season usually runs Jan through Feb, and Jan is the snowiest month (1.5 in). A typical winter brings about 0.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.3 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Chapel Hill get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Chapel Hill in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Chapel Hill snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Chapel Hill yet this season.
Average snowfall in Chapel Hill
That is more snow than 7% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the North Carolina average of 4.1 inches.
Station: Chapel Hill 2 W (NOAA USC00311677), elevation 152 m, 2.2 km from Chapel Hill. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Chapel Hill
- Carrboro 2.8″/yr
- Durham 5.2″/yr
- Morrisville 5.2″/yr
- Apex 4.8″/yr
- Mebane 1.8″/yr
- Cary 5.2″/yr
- Holly Springs 4.8″/yr
- Graham 1.8″/yr
- Burlington 1.8″/yr
- Raleigh 4.5″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Chapel Hill today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Chapel Hill from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Chapel Hill get a year?
On average 2.8 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Chapel Hill 2 W.
What is the snowiest month in Chapel Hill?
Jan, with an average of 1.5 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.