Durham Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Durham Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


37°C
Highest Temp
2 Jul. 26

-18°C
Lowest Temp
24 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust30.71°C

Coldest MonthFebruary-8.76°C

Wettest MonthMarch8.45mm

Windiest MonthMarch18.81km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Durham historically?

July is historically Durham's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 26°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 37°C on 2025-06-24.

2. What is the coldest month in Durham historically?

January is Durham's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -9°C. The all-time record low of -28°C was recorded on 2023-02-04.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Durham over the past 17 years?

Durham's average annual rainfall is approximately 1272.8mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Durham experience on average per year?

Durham historically records approximately 173.2 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 15.06 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Durham?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Durham is 37°C on 2025-06-24.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Durham?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Durham is -28°C on 2023-02-04.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Durham historically?

Durham experiences its strongest winds during March. The historic gust record of 48.6 kph was recorded on 2010-02-25.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Durham during a year?

Usually, Durham's humidity peaks in February at around 79.04% and drops to its lowest in November at approximately 73.3%.