Weather forecast for todayDurham, NC

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 9:00 am EDT

  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 9mphNNW 340°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Dewpoint: 54°F
  • Pressure: 30.07"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, rainfall is steady and continuous.
Current rainfall is 0.08".
The temperature is a crisp 53.6°F, the real-feel temperature is nearly identical at 51.8°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum anticipated 55.4°F for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 55°F
  • 41°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 99%
  • Precipitation: 0.24"
  • Wind: 16mphN 5°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:24 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:37 pm EDT
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Today, rain showers are expected, with damp conditions lasting through the day.
The likelihood of rain is high. However, precipitation will be light. The temperature is predicted to vary between a maximum of a refreshing 55.4°F and a minimum of an icy 41°F.
Today, the forecasted high will be lower and closer to November's typical value of 58.8°F than October's 70.9°F.
Sunrise was at 7:24 am and sunset will be at 6:37 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 13min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 5 pm 55°C.
Coldest hour: 11 pm 48°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 am 98%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 9 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 98%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 9mphN 349°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 3mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 93%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 11mphN 355°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 78%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 12mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 14mphN 3°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 1 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 14mphN 5°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 2 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphN 11°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 3 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphNNE 13°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphNNE 12°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNE 12°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphNNE 19°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:37 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNE 22°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNE 26°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphNNE 25°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphNNE 24°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphNNE 21°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Durham, a combination of rainy, cloud-filled and sunny weather is forecasted.
Rain is forecasted from 9 am to 1 pm. The most intense rain will be falling at 9 am and 10 am.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 55.4°F and the lowest temperature of 48.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Today, the high will reflect a pattern closer to November's 58.8°F than October's. Forecast models suggest a low also more in line with November's typical minimum of 41.5°F than October's usual 52.5°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 13:00:43 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, it rains now. Current precipitation is 0.08".

The current temperature (9:00 am EDT) is 53.6°F.

On Saturday, rain showers will persist, making for a damp and cool day.

Light precipitation of 0.24" is predicted. The chance of rainfall is high at 99%.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 55.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 41°F.
The maximum temperature will be noticeably lower than the average highest temperature of 70.9°F in October. The lowest temperature today will be also notably lower than the average low of 52.5°F.

On Saturday, in Durham, sunrise was at 7:24 am and sunset will be at 6:37 pm (EDT).

In Durham, the length of the day today will be 11h and 13min.