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Weather on January 6

Durham, NC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
29°F
Warmest
2005
61°F avg
Coldest
1999
19°F avg

About This Date

January 6th in Durham, NC typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 51°F and lows near 29°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 6th was in 2005 (61°F average), while the coldest was 1999 (19°F) — a 42°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 30% of recorded January 6th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for January 6th in Durham, NC? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
1.0°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202666°37°52°
202539°33°36°1.57"
202458°33°45°2.16"
202359°40°49°
202259°37°48°
202151°34°42°
202060°30°45°
201965°39°52°
201827°12°20°
201743°32°37°0.64"
201645°21°33°
201555°26°41°
201461°16°39°0.33"
201347°26°36°
201251°18°34°
201148°30°39°
201033°15°24°
200961°38°49°1.02"
200865°34°49°
200774°38°56°
200650°37°44°
2005warmest68°54°61°
200469°35°52°0.64"
200349°30°39°
200244°22°33°
200147°27°37°
200044°24°34°
1999coldest27°12°19°
199872°36°54°
199773°42°58°0.2"
199651°26°39°0.76"3"
199532°18°25°
199448°29°38°
199353°47°50°0.05"
199257°38°47°
199160°30°45°
199055°43°49°0.79"
198915°0.08"
198830°17°24°
198724°
198655°26°41°
198548°21°35°
198454°34°44°
198354°32°43°
198252°24°38°
198137°23°
198043°25°34°
197939°24°32°0.18"
197855°23°39°0.05"
197738°28°33°0.23"
197631°12°21°
197550°23°37°
197442°35°39°0.1"
197350°35°43°0.18"
197262°29°45°
197165°37°51°0.13"
56 years of data from DURHAM

Durham, NC Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

20°40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND
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Durham, NC Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"7.1"14.1"JFMAMJJASOND2.1"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Durham, NC Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

151015202531JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Best Time to Visit Durham, NC

Durham, NC has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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