Durham, NC Weather
Durham hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 105°F (40°C) is about 15°F (8°C) above the typical July high of 90°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Durham weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Durham looks sunny, with a high of 101° and an overnight low of 76°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Durham 14-day forecast
About the weather in Durham
Located in North Carolina, United States, Durham experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 90°F (32°C) in July and dip to about 50°F (10°C) in January, with around 49.1 inches (1247 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Durham weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 50°F (10°C)
- Record high: 102°F (39°C) · Record low: 5°F (-15°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 2 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 90°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 72°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 50°F (10°C) and lows around 33°F (0°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 102°F (39°C) and dropped as low as 5°F (-15°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.3 inches (160 mm) of rain over 11 days, while October is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 2 days in a typical year, mostly from January through February.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Durham brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 51°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Durham brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Durham is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Durham is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (12°C) and nights around 36°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Durham by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 33° | 10 | 4.1 in | 6.7 h/day | 70% |
| February | 56° | 37° | 9 | 3.5 in | 6.9 h/day | 69% |
| March | 62° | 42° | 11 | 3.6 in | 8.0 h/day | 66% |
| April | 72° | 50° | 9 | 3.9 in | 10.0 h/day | 64% |
| May | 79° | 60° | 11 | 4.6 in | 10.3 h/day | 69% |
| June | 86° | 67° | 11 | 3.7 in | 11.7 h/day | 70% |
| July | 90° | 72° | 14 | 4.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 73% |
| August | 87° | 70° | 13 | 4.5 in | 10.8 h/day | 76% |
| September | 82° | 65° | 11 | 6.3 in | 9.3 h/day | 76% |
| October | 72° | 54° | 7 | 3.3 in | 8.7 h/day | 74% |
| November | 61° | 43° | 7 | 3.4 in | 7.7 h/day | 71% |
| December | 55° | 38° | 9 | 4.1 in | 6.6 h/day | 74% |