Durham Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Durham get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Durham in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Durham averages 5.2 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Raleigh Durham Intl Ap (15.4 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Feb, and Jan is the snowiest month (2.6 in). A typical winter brings about 1.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.5 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Durham get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Durham in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Durham snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Durham yet this season.
Average snowfall in Durham
That is more snow than 12% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the North Carolina average of 4.1 inches.
Station: Raleigh Durham Intl Ap (NOAA USW00013722), elevation 127 m, 15.4 km from Durham. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Durham
- Chapel Hill 2.8″/yr
- Carrboro 2.8″/yr
- Morrisville 5.2″/yr
- Cary 5.2″/yr
- Apex 4.8″/yr
- Raleigh 4.5″/yr
- Mebane 1.8″/yr
- Wake Forest 5.2″/yr
- Holly Springs 4.8″/yr
- Garner 4.5″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Durham today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Durham from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Durham get a year?
On average 5.2 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Raleigh Durham Intl Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Durham?
Jan, with an average of 2.6 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.