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Weather in Durham, North Carolina

05:46 PM
Now
Sunny Weather
84° F
Feels Like 84°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 9 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 2
Humidity 30 %
Today
Sunny Weather
Day 88°
Night 63°
Precipitation 2 %
Wind 8 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Durham Weather Forecast Updated

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Last Year's Weather on This Day (May 16, 2025)
Sunny with a Chance of Thunderstorms

Day

90°

Night

75°

Wind

6 mph

UV Index

8

Precipitation

46 %

Air Quality in Durham

NOW
74 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: O3

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 5.21 µg/m³
PM10 6.84 µg/m³
O3 0.062 ppm
NO2 0.7 ppb
SO2 0.5 ppb
CO 0.11 ppm
NH3 2.03 µg/m³
NO 0.12 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.55.21 µg/m³
PM106.84 µg/m³
O3121.01 µg/m³
NO21.33 µg/m³
SO21.36 µg/m³
CO123.23 µg/m³
NH32.03 µg/m³
NO0.12 µg/m³