Weather on July 17
Durham, NC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
69°F
Warmest
2019
87°F avg
Coldest
1978
69°F avg
About This Date
July 17th in Durham, NC typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 69°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 17th was in 2019 (87°F average), while the coldest was 1978 (69°F) — a 18°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of July 17th dates historically, with the wettest July 17th recording 10.82" of rain. The last decade has been 5.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 17th in Durham, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94° | 78° | 86° | — | — |
| 2024 | 97° | 78° | 87° | — | — |
| 2023 | 90° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 2022 | 93° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 2021 | 92° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 2020 | 95° | 73° | 84° | 2.44" | — |
| 2019warmest | 98° | 76° | 87° | 0.08" | — |
| 2018 | 98° | 72° | 85° | 0.25" | — |
| 2017 | 90° | 71° | 80° | 0.05" | — |
| 2016 | 90° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 2015 | 90° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 2014 | 84° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 2013 | 93° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 2012 | 98° | 64° | 81° | 4.32" | — |
| 2011 | 84° | 65° | 74° | — | — |
| 2010 | 91° | 75° | 83° | — | — |
| 2009 | 85° | 67° | 76° | 0.84" | — |
| 2008 | 85° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 2007 | 92° | 70° | 81° | 1.27" | — |
| 2006 | 87° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 2005 | 90° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2004 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2003 | 89° | 68° | 79° | 0.25" | — |
| 2002 | 93° | 71° | 82° | — | — |
| 2001 | 85° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 2000 | 86° | 64° | 75° | 0.25" | — |
| 1999 | 85° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1998 | 89° | 63° | 76° | 0.13" | — |
| 1997 | 92° | 69° | 80° | 0.08" | — |
| 1996 | 91° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1995 | 96° | 74° | 85° | — | — |
| 1994 | 94° | 74° | 84° | — | — |
| 1993 | 93° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 1992 | 89° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 1991 | 90° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 1990 | 89° | 73° | 81° | 0.2" | — |
| 1989 | — | 60° | — | 10.82" | — |
| 1988 | 95° | 68° | 82° | — | — |
| 1987 | 85° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1986 | 96° | 72° | 84° | — | — |
| 1985 | 82° | 70° | 76° | — | — |
| 1984 | 80° | 68° | 74° | 1.68" | — |
| 1983 | 96° | 70° | 83° | — | — |
| 1982 | 90° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 1981 | — | 65° | — | 0.36" | — |
| 1980 | 97° | 68° | 82° | — | — |
| 1979 | 90° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 1978coldest | 78° | 61° | 69° | 1.88" | — |
| 1977 | 96° | 66° | 81° | — | — |
| 1976 | 94° | 69° | 81° | — | — |
| 1975 | 84° | 68° | 76° | 0.46" | — |
| 1974 | 90° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
| 1973 | 86° | 69° | 78° | 0.05" | — |
| 1972 | 91° | 67° | 79° | — | — |
| 1971 | 90° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
55 years of data from DURHAM