Durham County Climate
Durham County, North Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
58.3°F
Annual Precip
48.6"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
40.2
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Durham County Weather
A Standard Piedmont National Profile
Durham's 58.3°F average temperature sits just below the state average but remains above the national median. The climate is characterized by humid summers and relatively mild winters.
Just Below the North Carolina Average
Durham’s annual temperature of 58.3°F is exactly one degree cooler than the North Carolina state average. It represents the typical climate of the central Piedmont region.
Higher Rainfall Than Central Neighbors
The county's 48.6 inches of rain is higher than Davidson’s 45.5 inches. While local snowfall data is limited, its 40 extreme heat days are identical to Edgecombe's count.
Cool Winters and Humid Summer Peaks
Januarys average a cool 38.4°F, while July brings an average of 77.9°F. Summer humidity is a major factor during the 40 days that top 90°F.
Maintain Cooling and Rain Prep
Focus on air conditioning maintenance to survive the 40 days of extreme summer heat. Residents should also plan for a wet climate given the 48.6 inches of annual rainfall.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.