Durham, CT weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Durham now

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Durham weather by the hour

Durham weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Durham.

This week in Durham

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Durham

What is the weather usually like in Durham?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°33°52°70°89°37°19°Jan39°20°Feb47°28°Mar60°38°Apr70°47°May78°57°Jun84°62°Jul82°61°Aug75°53°Sep63°42°Oct52°32°Nov42°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.9"Feb4.1"Mar4.1"Apr3.5"May4.1"Jun3.4"Jul3.5"Aug4.3"Sep4.5"Oct3.4"Nov4.1"Dec

Best time to visit Durham: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MERIDEN MARKHAM MUNI AP, CT US (USW00054788), adjusted for the elevation of Durham.

Durham weather month by month

January
37° 19°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
39° 20°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
47° 28°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
60° 38°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
70° 47°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
78° 57°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
84° 62°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
82° 61°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 53°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
63° 42°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
52° 32°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
42° 24°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Durham through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:12 AM4:47 PM9 h 34 min
February6:43 AM5:25 PM10 h 41 min
March7:00 AM6:58 PM11 h 58 min
April6:09 AM7:32 PM13 h 23 min
May5:29 AM8:04 PM14 h 34 min
June5:14 AM8:27 PM15 h 13 min
July5:28 AM8:24 PM14 h 55 min
August5:58 AM7:51 PM13 h 53 min
September6:29 AM7:01 PM12 h 31 min
October7:01 AM6:11 PM11 h 9 min
November6:38 AM4:32 PM9 h 54 min
December7:08 AM4:23 PM9 h 14 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Durham?

Durham has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-8°C).

It gets about 44.9 inches (1,139 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Durham is June to September. At 171 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 Durham

What is the hottest month in Durham?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Durham?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Durham?

About 44.9 inches (1,139 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Durham?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Durham?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Durham have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Durham in November?

Highs average 52°F and lows 32°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Durham?

Around 6:38 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:32 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Durham weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Durham.

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