Durham, NC 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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 48.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,234 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Durham: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DURHAM, NC US (USC00312515), adjusted for the elevation of Durham.
Durham weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Durham through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Durham?
Durham has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 48.6 inches (1,234 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Durham is April–May and September–October. At 404 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 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Durham?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Durham?
About 48.6 inches (1,234 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
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?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Durham have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Durham in November?
Highs average 60°F and lows 37°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Durham?
Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:09 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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