Weather in Durham in January
In an average January, Durham sees a daily high around 49°F and a low around 33°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 49°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 36°F to 63°F |
| Average low | 33°F |
| Typical low range | 20°F to 46°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
77°F
2002-01-30
Lowest
18°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
64°F
2020-01-12
Lowest
-5°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
77°F
2002-01-30
Lowest
-25°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
15.9 g/m³
2024-01-26
Lowest
0.7 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
23 mph
1999-01-03
Lowest
4 mph
2009-01-26
Gust
Highest
72 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
8 mph
1984-01-17
Precip
Wettest
7.43 in
2022
Driest
0.99 in
1981
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