Weather in Durham, North Carolina, United States in August
In an average August, Durham sees a daily high around 90°F and a low around 68°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 90°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 82°F to 98°F |
| Average low | 68°F |
| Typical low range | 62°F to 73°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
106°F
2007-08-09
Lowest
68°F
1986-08-29
Low
Highest
77°F
1995-08-14
Lowest
48°F
1986-08-30
Feels-like
Highest
151°F
1983-08-23
Lowest
44°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
23.9 g/m³
2024-08-03
Lowest
9.1 g/m³
1986-08-29
Wind
Highest
19 mph
2011-08-27
Lowest
2 mph
2018-08-11
Precip
Wettest
10.22 in
1986
Driest
1.83 in
2007
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