Durham, New Hampshire has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 37 °F (low) to 58 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 45.1 Inches. Durham is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.7 °F | 33.4 °F | 2.97 in. |
| February | 16.3 °F | 36.1 °F | 3.04 in. |
| March | 24.1 °F | 43.6 °F | 3.71 in. |
| April | 34.1 °F | 55.9 °F | 4.1 in. |
| May | 44.1 °F | 66.5 °F | 3.64 in. |
| June | 53.5 °F | 75.9 °F | 4.05 in. |
| July | 59.4 °F | 81.5 °F | 3.89 in. |
| August | 57.8 °F | 80.7 °F | 3.59 in. |
| September | 50.0 °F | 73.2 °F | 3.81 in. |
| October | 38.6 °F | 60.9 °F | 4.44 in. |
| November | 29.9 °F | 49.5 °F | 3.8 in. |
| December | 21.4 °F | 38.5 °F | 4.1 in. |
| Annual | 37 °F | 58 °F | 45.14 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |