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Current Weather and Forecast in Durham, NC

North Carolina, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 23:30
59°
Overcast Feels like 59° · High 76° / Low 59°
Wind
2 mph
Humidity
81%
UV index
0 Low
Updated 7 hours ago

Durham hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 76°F (24°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical October high of 72°F (22°C).

Now
25%
12 AM
26%
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
7 AM
7:14 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:52 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
59°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
2 mph
NW · gusts 9 mph
Humidity
81%
Dew point 53°
Pressure
30.11 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
23% chance today

Durham weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Durham looks sunny, with a high of 73° and an overnight low of 51°. Rain is unlikely (3% chance). Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (moderate).

High / Low
73° / 51°
Precipitation
3%
Sunrise / sunset
07:14 AM / 06:52 PM

See the full Durham 14-day forecast →

Durham 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 76° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 23%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Sunny
High 73° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 78° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Overcast
High 83° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 14%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Overcast
High 73° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 64° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 79%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Light drizzle
High 75° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 93%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 78° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 16%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 79° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 76° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 15%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Sunny
High 83° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Sunny
High 80° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 82° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 75%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 60° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 17%

About the weather in Durham

Durham has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 33°. September brings the most rain, on about 11 days, while June is the sunniest, with 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 122 days.

Durham climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

What is the hottest month in Durham?
July, averaging 90°F (32°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 102°F (39°C).
Which month is wettest in Durham?
September, at 6.3 inches (160 mm) over about 11 days. October is the driest month, at 3.3 inches (84 mm).
Does it snow in Durham?
Yes - about 2 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated January through February.
What is the best time to visit Durham?
Aim for March to May and September to November if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
When is Durham at its coldest?
January, with highs of 50°F (10°C) and lows near 33°F (0°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 5°F (-15°C).
Is Durham hot in summer?
July averages 90°F (32°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
Is Durham cold in winter?
January nights average 33°F (0°C). Chilly rather than harsh - hard freezes are uncommon.