Durham, PA 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 · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 53.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,358 mm
- 41.1 insnowfall per year · 104 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 SPRINGTOWN 1 NNE, PA US (USC00368400), adjusted for the elevation of Durham.
Durham weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Durham through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 20 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 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 53.4 inches (1,358 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Durham is June to September. At 614 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 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Durham?
About 53.4 inches (1,358 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Durham?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
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 53°F and lows 34°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Durham?
Around 6:46 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:44 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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