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Weather in Durham, North Carolina for January 2026

Your guide to Durham weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Winter Storm Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Durham usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to Durham snow forecast for January 2026, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Saturday, January 31.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Durham has been significantly cooler than historical averages by -2 °F, with average temperature of 7.6 °F.

  • In general, the average temperature in Durham at the beginning of January is 10.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 8.4 °F by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Durham in January is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days, and a total of 105.2 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
15
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
66 %
Avg humidity

Durham Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
11°
2
Sunny
11°
3
Overcast
11°
4
Moderate rain at times
11°
5
Overcast
10°
6
Partly cloudy
10°
7
Cloudy
10°
8
Sunny
8°
9
Cloudy
12°
10
Overcast
10°
11
Overcast
13°
12
Sunny
13°
13
Patchy rain possible
13°
14
Sunny
9°
15
Partly cloudy
5°
16
Partly cloudy
7°
17
Sunny
8°
18
Cloudy
12°
19
Moderate rain at times
10°
20
Overcast
5°
21
Cloudy
5°
22
Moderate or heavy rain shower
6°
23
Overcast
6°
24
Sunny
9°
25
Moderate or heavy rain shower
10°
26
Cloudy
11°
27
Sunny
10°
28
Sunny
11°
29
Patchy rain possible
10°
30
Overcast
9°
31
Weather Alert Moderate or heavy snow showers
-2°

Temperatures trend during January in Durham

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Durham day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Overcast
Overcast
 11° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Overcast
Overcast
 11° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 11° /3° 1.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /2° 10.8 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 7 Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /1° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Cloudy
Cloudy
 12° /2° 17.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /3° 2.3 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 13° /0° 4.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /1° 0.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /1° 1.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 5° /-2° 0.4 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 16 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 1.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Cloudy
Cloudy
 12° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 10° /1° 1.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Cloudy
Cloudy
 5° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 6° /-1° 7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-2° 4.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-1° 0.6 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 25 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 10° /1° 24.4 mm 5.3 cm
Jan. 26 Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /3° 7.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /2° 1.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /0° 1.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /0° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /2° 1.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -2° /-8° 1.8 mm 0.6 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Durham in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Durham forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Durham in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Durham during January?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 10° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Durham during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 105.2 mm is expected in Durham during January, occurring over more than 15 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Durham in January 2026?

Durham experiences an average snowfall of 1.00333 cm during January, occurring over 2 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Durham during January?

The average wind speed in Durham during January is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Durham snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Durham’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Durham sees 2 snowy days during January, with approximately 1 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Durham

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Durhams January weather 💧
Typically, Durham has 15 rainy days in January with a total of 105.2 mm of rainfall.

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