Durham Reached a Record High of 99 °F on June 20, 1964

The highest temperature ever recorded in Durham, NC on June 20th was 99 °F in 1964; the record low was 54 °F in 1959.

Source: Wunderground

Durham-Chapel Hill the Country's 101st Most Populous Metro Area

With approximately 520,000 residents, the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area is the 101st most populous in the country. In 2010, the MSA was ranked 102nd.

Durham Wayfinders Log 1,980 Volunteer Hours in October

Volunteers for the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau's Wayfinders program logged 1,980 hours of community service at Durham cultural facilities, events, convention information desks, and the Durham Visitor Information Center in the month of October.

Durham, NC Fast Facts

Year Durham County Created: 1881

Year Durham Became a Place: 1823

Year Durham Got Its Name: 1853

Year Durham Re-established: 1869

Brand Slogan (Tagline) “Durham Where Great Things Happen”

Legacy Brands from Durham: “City of Medicine,” “Bull City,” “Durham Renowned The World Around,” and “A County with MERIT” (Medicine, Education, Research, Industry, and Technology)