Weather in Hillsborough, NC
Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 27278
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 2%).
It feels like 64°F with winds near 8 mph.
71°F, 0% rain chance and 8 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Current temperature is 71°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 2%.
UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Local weather characteristics in Hillsborough
North Carolina ranges from Atlantic coast to Appalachian mountains, producing large local differences in temperature, wind and precipitation. Summers are generally warm and humid.
Hillsborough is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 36.08°N latitude and 79.10°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Hillsborough weather today
Sunny and 71°F in Hillsborough, NC. Today's high is 79°F with a 1% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 16 mph. Relative humidity is 29%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Hillsborough
Sunrise is at 07:07 AM and sunset is at 07:07 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 79°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 2%.