Location & Surroundings
Durham is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom with 920,000 inhabitants, at 100 m elevation. The national capital London is about 370 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 40 km away.
Overview
County Durham is ceremonial county in North East England, United Kingdom.
It is located in North East England, United Kingdom.
The population is about 855,900 (2015).
It covers about 2,676 square kilometre.
Also known as: Durham, Durham County
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in North East England
- Area 2,676 square kilometre
- Type region (RGN)
- an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
Geography
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Coordinates
54° 40' 36" N, 1° 46' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 100 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 920,000
- Pop. Density 606 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:46
- Sunrise 07:50
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 10 h 3 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
en
Durham
Weather in Ceremonial County Durham
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ceremonial County Durham, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 10.0 C, max wind 9.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 81 W/m2.
Temperature
10.0 C
Wind
2.7 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
993.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 10.0 | 2.7 | 288 | 93 | 993.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.7 | 9.8 | 307 | 92 | 999.8 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 100 | 37.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.4 | 8.9 | 290 | 83 | 1,005.5 | 0.23 / 1.14 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.0 | 4.6 | 266 | 79 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.2 | 8.6 | 178 | 81 | 997.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 81.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.2 | 11.7 | 194 | 91 | 978.1 | 6.24 / 6.24 | 100 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.4 | 15.1 | 243 | 77 | 979.6 | 0.00 / 1.84 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.4 | 15.5 | 262 | 83 | 981.9 | 0.64 / 2.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 7.4 | 14.6 | 273 | 74 | 991.8 | 0.00 / 2.26 | 33 | 79.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.0 | 13.0 | 271 | 70 | 1,000.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 43 | 165.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.0 | 11.2 | 261 | 73 | 1,004.4 | 0.08 / 0.11 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.2 | 5.1 | 230 | 81 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 7.2 | 6.6 | 153 | 94 | 1,003.3 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 100 | 22.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ceremonial County Durham?
Now 10.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 10.0 C, max wind 9.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 81 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ceremonial County Durham today?
Sunrise around 07:50 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 10h 02m.
What is the local time in Ceremonial County Durham?
Local time is 20:46. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ceremonial County Durham?
Ceremonial County Durham is a region.
How many people live in Ceremonial County Durham?
Population about 920,000.
What is the elevation of Ceremonial County Durham?
DEM 100 m.
Where is Ceremonial County Durham located?
It is at 54.67664, -1.76654 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ceremonial County Durham in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category County Durham