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Durham, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wake County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
288,465
Population
2,427/sq mi density
$79,234
Median Income
$47,246 per capita
$355,300
Home Value
$393,151 Zillow
$1,412
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
730
Violent Crime/100K
3,808 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$79,234 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$355,300 home value, $1,412/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
730 violent crimes/100K (92% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Durham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 110.7 sq mi (286.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9781°N, 78.8995°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 46.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.09 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in |
Durham has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.0").