Durham

County Durham, England, United Kingdom

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Current Weather

18°

Overcast

Feels Like: 17°

Min: 11°

Max: 18°

The next few hours will be mostly clear, with today reaching 18°C and dropping to 13°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Hourly Forecast

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Daylight Hours

06:50

Sunrise

19:10

Sunset

12 hours 20 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Crescent

13:47

Moonrise

20:23

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

11°
18°

Thursday

12°
17°

Friday

11°
17°

Saturday

13°
19°

Sunday

11°
16°

Monday

11°
21°

Tuesday

15°
20°

Wednesday

11°
18°

Thursday

14°
21°

Friday

12°
20°

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UV Index

No protection needed
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Humidity

54% Comfortable
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Weather in Durham today, September 16, 2026

Durham looks damp on September 16, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly.

Expect highs of 18°C and cooler readings close to 11°C. Expect humidity between 52% and 83%, most humid near 23:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 18:00 at 4.8 km/h.

Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 44% near 23:00. Cloud amounts hold near 100% around 14:00. Expect visibility near 37.2 km, with poorer spells close to 26.0 km. Sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:10, giving 12 hours 20 minutes of sunlight today.

Taken together, Durham looks wet enough on September 16, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 18°C.

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 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 16°C.

How cold does it get in Durham?

The coldest month in Durham is January, with average low temperatures of 2°C. The average temperature during this period is around 5°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Durham?

The wettest month in Durham is October, with an average of 78mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Durham?

The driest month in Durham is April, with an average of 44mm of precipitation.

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