Durham, NC has mild winters and hot, humid summers. Average temperatures range from around 35°F in January to nearly 85°F in July. The area receives an average of 44 inches of rain per year, with about five inches of snowfall each winter. Humidity levels are generally quite high throughout the year, with a peak around August/September. The city also benefits from long hours of sunshine during summer months.
Durham (zip 27703), North Carolina gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Durham (zip 27703) 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 27703). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Durham (zip 27703) 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 29
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year