Weather on July 31
Durham, NC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
69°F
Warmest
2025
85°F avg
Coldest
1984
70°F avg
About This Date
July 31st in Durham, NC typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 69°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 31st was in 2025 (85°F average), while the coldest was 1984 (70°F) — a 15°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 45% of July 31st dates historically, with the wettest July 31st recording 4.95" of rain. The last decade has been 3.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 31st in Durham, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025warmest | 93° | 77° | 85° | 0.05" | — |
| 2024 | 92° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 2023 | 91° | 68° | 80° | 3.18" | — |
| 2022 | 91° | 76° | 83° | 2.08" | — |
| 2021 | 91° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 2020 | 92° | 77° | 84° | — | — |
| 2019 | 95° | 69° | 82° | 0.61" | — |
| 2018 | 87° | 73° | 80° | 0.56" | — |
| 2017 | 87° | 58° | 72° | — | — |
| 2016 | 96° | 72° | 84° | 0.33" | — |
| 2015 | 91° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 2014 | 82° | 66° | 74° | 0.2" | — |
| 2013 | 83° | 70° | 76° | 1.3" | — |
| 2012 | 88° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 2011 | 77° | 72° | 74° | 0.25" | — |
| 2010 | 83° | 66° | 74° | — | — |
| 2009 | 90° | 71° | 80° | 0.51" | — |
| 2008 | 91° | 70° | 80° | 0.38" | — |
| 2007 | 88° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 2006 | 86° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 2005 | 92° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 2004 | 85° | 70° | 77° | — | — |
| 2003 | 73° | 68° | 71° | — | — |
| 2002 | 93° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 2001 | 82° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 2000 | 85° | 70° | 77° | — | — |
| 1999 | 97° | 71° | 84° | — | — |
| 1998 | 87° | 72° | 79° | 0.03" | — |
| 1997 | 90° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
| 1996 | 87° | 67° | 77° | 0.13" | — |
| 1995 | 96° | 72° | 84° | 4.95" | — |
| 1994 | 89° | 71° | 80° | 1.14" | — |
| 1993 | 91° | 63° | 77° | — | — |
| 1992 | 93° | 72° | 82° | 0.08" | — |
| 1991 | 76° | 68° | 72° | 0.08" | — |
| 1990 | 92° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 1989 | 89° | 70° | 79° | 1.91" | — |
| 1988 | 92° | 68° | 80° | — | — |
| 1987 | 94° | 72° | 83° | 0.38" | — |
| 1986 | 90° | 62° | 76° | — | — |
| 1985 | 89° | 71° | 80° | 0.08" | — |
| 1984coldest | 75° | 65° | 70° | 0.97" | — |
| 1983 | 92° | 67° | 79° | 0.1" | — |
| 1982 | 88° | 72° | 80° | 0.03" | — |
| 1981 | — | 55° | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 92° | 60° | 76° | — | — |
| 1979 | 85° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 1978 | 94° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 1977 | 93° | 63° | 78° | — | — |
| 1976 | 97° | 67° | 82° | — | — |
| 1975 | 89° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 1974 | 92° | 66° | 79° | — | — |
| 1973 | 91° | 68° | 80° | — | — |
| 1972 | 88° | 64° | 76° | 1.07" | — |
| 1971 | 87° | 65° | 76° | 1.63" | — |
55 years of data from DURHAM