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Weather & Climate in Durham, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Durham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 158.2 sq mi (409.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9949°N, 66.1509°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Jul 15, 1998 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M4.0 | 114 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.9 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1994 | 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine | M3.5 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.4 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.0 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 2013 | 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.0 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 73 km ENE of Hamlin, Maine | M2.8 | 97 km | 4 km |
| Jan 19, 2015 | 62 km WSW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M2.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.5 in |
Durham has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 10°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").