Durham, NC All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Durham, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105.9°F (41°C) | July 5, 2024 |
| Record Low | -9°F (-23°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 17°F (-8°C) | January 16, 1972 and January 21, 1985 |
| Highest Low | 80°F (27°C) | July 25, 2010 and July 18, 2025 |
| Highest Mean | 92.0°F (33°C) | July 5, 2024 |
| Lowest Mean | 4°F (-16°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.45" (163.8 mm) | October 8, 2016 |
| Max in One Month | 21.79" (553.5 mm) | September 1999 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 2000 |
| Max in One Year | 60.30" (1531.6 mm) | 2018 |
| Least in One Year | 33.74" (856.9 mm) | 1976 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 17.9" (45.5 cm) | January 25, 2000 |
| Max in One Month | 25.8" (65.6 cm) | January 2000 |
| Max in One Season | 25.8" (65.6 cm) | 1999-00 |
| Max in One Year | 28.1" (71.5 cm) | 2000 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.6" (1.5 cm) | November 11, 1987 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.6" (1.5 cm) | November 11, 1987 |
| Latest Snow | 1.8" (4.6 cm) | April 18, 1983 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.8" (4.6 cm) | April 18, 1983 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at RALEIGH AP (10 mi from Durham, NC). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Durham, NC?
The all-time record high in Durham, NC is 105.9°F (41°C), set on July 5, 2024.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Durham, NC?
The all-time record low in Durham, NC is -9°F (-23°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Durham, NC has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Durham, NC is 6.45 inches, on October 8, 2016.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Durham, NC?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Durham, NC is 17.9 inches, on January 25, 2000.
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