Durham, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 76°F | Mostly Cloudy | 7 mph SE | 2% |
| Tonight | 63°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 6 mph SE | 41% |
| Thursday | 79°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 9 mph S | 28% |
| Thursday Night | 65°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 3 mph S | 58% |
| Friday | 71°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 to 6 mph W | 90% |
| Friday Night | 51°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy | 1 to 9 mph NW | 15% |
| Saturday | 65°F | Sunny | 8 to 14 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 7 mph NW | 0% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Sunny | 6 mph NW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 1% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 3 to 7 mph W | 1% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday | 69°F | Sunny | 2 to 7 mph W | 3% |
| Tuesday Night | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph W | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Durham, NC
Last spring frost
Mar 31
First fall frost
Nov 4
Growing season
219 days
Hardiness zone
8a
Explore more for Durham, NC: full frost dates · planting calendar · North Carolina frost dates
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Raleigh Durham Intl Ap, Nc (5.1 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.