Weather in Durham, North Carolina, United States in January
In an average January, Durham sees a daily high around 47°F and a low around 28°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 47°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 33°F to 62°F |
| Average low | 28°F |
| Typical low range | 18°F to 41°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
77°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
16°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
60°F
1995-01-14
Lowest
-5°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
77°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-23°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
15.2 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
21 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
3 mph
1983-01-01
Precip
Wettest
7.41 in
1998
Driest
1.06 in
1981
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