Weather in Durham in December

General weather information about Durham

Average annual temperature is 9.3 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 31.0 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -27.2 °C

Number of sunny days: 133 days

Number of rainy days: 207 days

Number of snow days: 25 days

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* Weather data for Durham United States is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Durham air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)11.514.414.528.628.630.630.727.031.026.916.313.2
Average daytime temperature (°C)3.44.55.515.419.522.627.024.121.416.77.45.4
Average temperature (°C)0.0-1.20.49.013.017.121.319.116.511.42.41.7
Average night temperature (°C)-3.2-6.2-4.03.97.112.416.714.812.57.1-1.4-1.0
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)-9.5-27.2-11.0-4.80.47.110.810.05.50.0-6.4-8.2

Durham monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)9.011.012.014.015.015.015.014.013.011.010.09.0
Daylight mean duration (h)9.510.611.913.414.615.214.913.912.511.19.89.1
Daylight minimum duration (h)9.09.011.012.014.015.014.013.011.010.09.09.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)3.26.16.78.511.710.411.410.48.07.06.63.6
Precipitation (mm)96631311215210018415312212771163
Sunny days10810121854714141714
Rainy days161213181325272416171214
Snow days588000000013

Durham - weather forecast by months

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Best time to visit Durham:

The best time to visit Durham during the most sunny months:

  • May — 11.7(h)
  • June — 10.4(h)
  • July — 11.4(h)
  • August — 10.4(h)

The largest precipitation sum in Durham is at

  • July — 184(mm)
  • August — 153(mm)
  • December — 163(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Durham?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Durham.
    What is the weather like in Durham?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Durham by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Durham have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Durham throughout the year.