OVERALL LIVING SCOREB
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Durham, NC
Thinking of moving to Durham? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Durham.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade B
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F33 (9%)
Avg Days Under 32°F50 (14%)
Wet/Rainy Days88 (24%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days265 (73%)
Gloomy Overcast Days46 (13%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.37 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade D
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)3252 (Avg)
Cooling Demand (CDD)1683 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts10 (3%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade B
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days241 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeMar 22
Avg First Fall FreezeNov 18
Yearly Water Demand44.2"
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