Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Durham experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
January and December have discomforting temperatures that may be too cold.
July and August have discomforting temperatures that may be too hot.
April, May, June, September and October all have comfortable temperatures.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

Durham experiences a moderate amount of sunshine throughout the year, with peaks in June and relatively lower values in February
Precipitation is fairly consistent, with slightly higher levels in September and lower amounts in October
Overall, Durham has a fairly temperate climate with evenly distributed rainfall.

Sunny Weather

Period	Durham
Jan	5.1 hours/day
Feb	3.7 hours/day
Mar	5.3 hours/day
Apr	6.0 hours/day
May	5.3 hours/day
Jun	6.4 hours/day
Jul	5.3 hours/day
Aug	5.1 hours/day
Sep	5.4 hours/day
Oct	5.9 hours/day
Nov	5.6 hours/day
Dec	4.5 hours/day
Average	5.3 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

Durham, North Carolina experiences its earliest sunrise in June at 5:59 AM and its latest in January at 7:24 AM.
The sunset ranges from 5:04 PM in December to 8:33 PM in June, marking a significant shift in daylight hours across the year.
Consequently, the shortest day in December lasts only 9 hours and 45 minutes, while the longest day in June extends to 14 hours and 33 minutes, showing a marked contrast between summer and winter daylight.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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