Weather in Durham in August
In an average August, Durham sees a daily high around 87°F and a low around 71°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 87°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 80°F to 94°F |
| Average low | 71°F |
| Typical low range | 66°F to 75°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
106°F
1988-08-18
Lowest
68°F
2002-08-31
Low
Highest
81°F
2007-08-09
Lowest
53°F
1986-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
147°F
1983-08-22
Lowest
53°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
24.7 g/m³
2017-08-18
Lowest
9.5 g/m³
1986-08-29
Wind
Highest
22 mph
1998-08-27
Lowest
3 mph
1984-08-09
Gust
Highest
52 mph
2024-08-08
Lowest
9 mph
2013-08-20
Precip
Wettest
8.14 in
1986
Driest
1.14 in
2007
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