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Weather in January

January, like December, in Durham, Connecticut, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 34°F (1.1°C). Durham experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 34°F (1.1°C) and a minimum of 22.3°F (-5.4°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another cold month in Durham, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 23°F (-5°C) and 37°F (2.8°C). The advent of February denotes an average high-temperature of a still wintry 37°F (2.8°C), subtly different from January's 34°F (1.1°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Durham, Connecticut, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 44.6°F (7°C). As March arrives, Durham's weather shows a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's wintry 37°F (2.8°C) to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Durham, Connecticut, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C). With the onset of April, Durham's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in March to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Durham, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 68°F (20°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C). A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May, changing from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Durham, Connecticut, with an average temperature ranging between max 75.7°F (24.3°C) and min 57.4°F (14.1°C). The embrace of June brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from an agreeable 68°F (20°C) in May to a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, like June, in Durham, Connecticut, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 82.8°F (28.2°C) and min 64°F (17.8°C). Durham experiences its highest temperatures in July, with an average peak of 82.8°F (28.2°C) and a low of 64°F (17.8°C). July's heat index is appraised at a hot 89.6°F (32°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Durham, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 63°F (17.2°C) and 80.6°F (27°C). Durham's August showcases an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.6°F (27°C), hardly distinct from July's 82.8°F (28.2°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Durham, Connecticut, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.4°F (23°C) and an average low of 56.5°F (13.6°C). During the shift to September, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a warm 80.6°F (27°C) in August to a still moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Durham, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C). October's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a warm 73.4°F (23°C) in September to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Durham, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C). The arrival of November corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from October's enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Durham, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C). The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January stands out as Durham's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

How many days does it rain?

In Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160 days and collects up to 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall.

How many days does it snow?

In Durham, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 17.2" (437mm) of snow.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, February is the most humid month.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February has the least sunshine of the year in Durham, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month in Durham is April, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall in Durham.

When are the longest days?

With an average of 15h and 6min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What time of the year is the hottest?

During the warmest month in Durham, July, temperatures average a high of 82.8°F (28.2°C) and a low of 64°F (17.8°C).

What are the months with the most sunshine?

July and August, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

What is the driest month?

September is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

Average pressure
Durham, CT

Average pressure - Durham, CT

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed
Durham, CT

Average wind speed - Durham, CT

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity
Durham, CT

Average humidity - Durham, CT

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall
Durham, CT

Average rainfall - Durham, CT

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days
Durham, CT

Average rainfall days - Durham, CT

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall
Durham, CT

Average snowfall - Durham, CT

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days
Durham, CT

Average snowfall days - Durham, CT

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Durham, CT

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Durham, CT

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days
Durham, CT

Average sunshine days - Durham, CT

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average visibility
Durham, CT

Average visibility - Durham, CT

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July and September (5mi).

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