Weather in Durham in October
In an average October, Durham sees a daily high around 72°F and a low around 53°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 72°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 62°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 53°F |
| Typical low range | 43°F to 63°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
2019-10-03
Lowest
47°F
1982-10-24
Low
Highest
75°F
2017-10-10
Lowest
30°F
2013-10-26
Feels-like
Highest
127°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
22°F
2013-10-26
Humidity
Highest
22.6 g/m³
2017-10-10
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
2001-10-27
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2022-10-01
Lowest
3 mph
1982-10-12
Gust
Highest
62 mph
2022-10-01
Lowest
7 mph
2024-10-22
Precip
Wettest
6.85 in
1995
Driest
0.11 in
2000
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