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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 4 May 3:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Durham NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 62. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 62. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. 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:
2:13 pm EDT May 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT May 4, 2026-6pm EDT May 11, 2026
 
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