What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Durham, NC?

The record high temperature in Durham, NC is 106°F, recorded on August 19, 1988.

What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in Durham, NC?

The record low temperature in Durham, NC is -9°F, recorded on January 21, 1985.

Historical Weather in Durham, NC

Name: Durham, NC Temperature Records
Creator: NOAA

See 55+ years of weather history for any date in Durham going back to 1970.

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Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Durham, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 89°F / Low: 69°F

Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 50°F / Low: 29°F

Jan

50°/ 29°

💧 9.4"

❄️ 2.0"

Feb

54°/ 31°

💧 8.9"

❄️ 1.8"

Mar

63°/ 38°

💧 10.1"

❄️ 2.1"

Apr

72°/ 47°

💧 9.5"

❄️ 1.1"

May

79°/ 55°

💧 9.7"

Jun

86°/ 64°

💧 10.7"

Jul

89°/ 69°

💧 10.6"

Aug

88°/ 67°

💧 11.6"

Sep

82°/ 61°

💧 14.1"

Oct

72°/ 48°

💧 11.8"

Nov

63°/ 39°

💧 10.1"

❄️ 1.6"

Dec

54°/ 32°

💧 9.2"

❄️ 1.6"

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Durham, NC Temperature Range by Month

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

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Durham, NC Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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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.

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Durham Temperature Records

Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Durham, NC is 106°F, set on August 19, 1988.
Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Durham, NC is -9°F, set on January 21, 1985.
Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from NOAA weather station: RALEIGH AP.

All-Time Record High

106°F

August 19, 1988

All-Time Record Low

-9°F

January 21, 1985

Monthly Temperature Records in Durham

Month	Record High	Record Low
January	80°F(2002)	-9°F(1985)
February	85°F(2023)	0°F(1996)
March	90°F(2020)	9°F(1980)
April	95°F(1980)	23°F(1985)
May	97°F(2011)	29°F(1980)
June	105°F(2012)	38°F(1977)
July	106°F(2024)	48°F(1982)
August	106°F(1988)	42°F(1986)
September	102°F(2023)	36°F(1983)
October	100°F(2019)	21°F(1976)
November	87°F(2003)	11°F(1970)
December	84°F(2024)	0°F(1983)