Durham
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Durham month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Durham are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 23–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and September the wettest (about 151 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1 | 0.8 | 100 | 6.7 |
| February | 14.1 | 3.5 | 88 | 6.9 |
| March | 17.6 | 6.2 | 89 | 8.3 |
| April | 22.5 | 10.4 | 99 | 10.2 |
| May | 26.1 | 15.5 | 129 | 10.1 |
| June | 30.2 | 19.3 | 95 | 11.7 |
| July | 32.3 | 22.2 | 113 | 11.4 |
| August | 30.4 | 21.0 | 116 | 10.7 |
| September | 27.7 | 18.3 | 151 | 9.4 |
| October | 22.5 | 12.5 | 80 | 8.7 |
| November | 16.5 | 6.2 | 76 | 8.0 |
| December | 12.2 | 2.6 | 93 | 6.7 |
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People and places shaping Durham
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- Durham, North Carolina - Ballotpedia
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- List of mayors of Durham, North Carolina - Wikipedia
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- Elected Officials | Durham County
- Politicians - DurhamPoliticians.com
- Famous people born in Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
- 12 Famous People from Durham, North Carolina, United States ...
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- Famous People/Celebrities Born in Durham, North carolina
- Durham, NC History Timeline - Important Dates & People
- Historic Timeline - Museum of Durham History
- Timeline of Durham, North Carolina - Wikipedia
- Durham, North Carolina - Wikipedia
- Past Cities - Durham, North Carolina, United States
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- Durham’s Past - Discover Durham
- THE 10 BEST Durham Sights & Historical Landmarks
- Top 15 Things to Do in Durham, NC - Durham Attractions
- Wikidata structured records for Durham
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01 · OverviewDurham, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Durham took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Durham
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Durham
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Durham
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Durham
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Durham
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Durham
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Frequently Asked Questions about Durham
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01 · Q&AWhere is Durham located and what are its coordinates?
Durham is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 35.9940, -78.8986, with an elevation of 123 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Durham?
Durham has a recorded population of approximately 257,636 and observes the America/New_York time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Durham?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Durham include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Durham?
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