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Current conditions at

Raleigh / Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU)

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 29 Jul 9:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Durham NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Durham NC
 35.98°N 78.9°W (Elev. 377 ft)
Last Update:
6:44 am EDT Jul 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Jul 29, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 4, 2026
 
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