Durham

Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Current Weather

14°58°

Partly Cloudy

Feels Like: 15°58°

Min: 7°45°

Max: 15°59°

The next few hours will be clear, with today reaching 15°C and dropping to 3°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Air Quality

32
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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Daylight Hours

07:51

Sunrise

17:58

Sunset

10 hours 6 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

17:57

Moonrise

08:22

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

7°45°
15°59°

Tuesday

2°36°
8°46°

Wednesday

0°32°
7°44°

Thursday

2°36°
13°55°

Friday

9°48°
15°58°

Saturday

4°39°
8°47°

Sunday

2°35°
9°48°

Sunday

5°41°
11°53°

Monday

6°44°
17°63°

Tuesday

11°53°
15°60°

UV Index

No protection needed
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Humidity

61%Comfortable
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Weather in Durham today, October 26, 2026

Durham looks cloudy on October 26, 2026, with grey skies for much of the day. Sunshine stays limited, so the overall tone is muted from the morning onward.Durham looks cloudy on October 26, 2026, with grey skies for much of the day. Sunshine stays limited, so the overall tone is muted from the morning onward.

The day peaks near 15°C and cools toward 7°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 57% and 82% and the peak around 18:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 15:00 at 20 km/h.The day peaks near 59°F and cools toward 45°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 57% and 82% and the peak around 18:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 15:00 at 13 mph.

Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 100% near 16:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Views remain open at about 16.1 km. The sun rises at 07:51 and sets at 17:58, for a total of 10 hours 6 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 100% near 16:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Views remain open at about 10 mi. The sun rises at 07:51 and sets at 17:58, for a total of 10 hours 6 minutes of sunlight today.

Overall, Durham on October 26, 2026 stays grey and muted, so outdoor plans may want a flexible backup even with a high near 15°C.Overall, Durham on October 26, 2026 stays grey and muted, so outdoor plans may want a flexible backup even with a high near 59°F.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Durham

How warm does it get in Durham?

The warmest month in Durham is July, with average high temperatures of 25°C. The average temperature during this period is around 20°C.The warmest month in Durham is July, with average high temperatures of 77°F. The average temperature during this period is around 67°F.

How cold does it get in Durham?

The coldest month in Durham is February, with average low temperatures of -9°C. The average temperature during this period is around -5°C.The coldest month in Durham is February, with average low temperatures of 15°F. The average temperature during this period is around 24°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Durham?

The wettest month in Durham is November, with an average of 119 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Durham is November, with an average of 4.7 in of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Durham?

The driest month in Durham is May, with an average of 73 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Durham is May, with an average of 2.9 in of precipitation.

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