27701 Durham, NC has a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to the mid-90s Fahrenheit (35C) while during the winter temperatures are usually between 30-50F (-1C - 10C). Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of around 48 inches (122 cm) per year. Humidity levels are generally high throughout the year, making it feel warmer in the summer and cooler in the winter than surrounding areas.
Durham (zip 27701), North Carolina gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Durham (zip 27701) averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Durham (zip 27701). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Durham (zip 27701) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year