Weather on February 29
Durham, NC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
32°F
Warmest
1976
61°F avg
Coldest
1984
35°F avg
About This Date
February 29th in Durham, NC typically brings mild winter weather, with average highs around 62°F and lows near 32°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1976 (61°F average), while the coldest was 1984 (35°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 7% of February 29th dates historically, with the wettest February 29th recording 1.02" of rain.
Planning for February 29th in Durham, NC? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Cooling Trend
1.0°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53° | 38° | 45° | — | — |
| 2020 | 47° | 29° | 38° | — | — |
| 2016 | 73° | 46° | 60° | — | — |
| 2012 | 67° | 26° | 46° | 1.02" | — |
| 2008 | 53° | 21° | 37° | — | — |
| 2004 | 57° | 24° | 41° | — | — |
| 2000 | 62° | 34° | 48° | — | — |
| 1996 | 72° | 36° | 54° | — | — |
| 1992 | 66° | 41° | 54° | — | — |
| 1988 | 62° | 29° | 45° | — | — |
| 1984coldest | 42° | 29° | 35° | — | — |
| 1980 | 61° | 22° | 41° | — | — |
| 1976warmest | 77° | 44° | 61° | — | — |
| 1972 | 73° | 30° | 52° | — | — |
14 years of data from DURHAM