Historical Weather in Durham, NC
See 55+ years of weather history for any date in Durham going back to 1970.
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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°/ 56°
💧 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"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
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) |
Durham Snow RecordsSee the top 10 snowiest days ever recorded
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