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Sat, Oct 17 · Week 7 · Conference game

North Carolina at Duke weather recap

North CarolinaTar Heels · 4-3 · ACC
24
atFinal
DukeBlue Devils · 5-2 · ACC
20
Kickoff
Venue
Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, NC
TV
ESPN2
The short answer

It was 56°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 33 mph. Final: North Carolina 24, Duke 20.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. Kickoff weather posts within a week.

Typical October at the stadium: highs near 72°22°, lows near 54°12°, rain on 22% of days.

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Stadium

Wallace Wade Stadium

Stadium page
Wallace Wade Stadium
Location
Durham, NC
Surface
Grass
Roof
Open air
Field runs
south to north
Elevation
404 ft123 m
Map
Typical in October

Highs near 72°22°, lows near 54°12°. Rain on 22% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 7%, above 90°F on 1%. 10-year average.

Series history

Duke leads 2-0

2 meetings tracked here since 2024 · Duke has won 2 straight (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).

Last 2 meetings
SeasonDateGameResultSite
2025Nov 22Duke at North CarolinaDuke 32-25Kenan Stadium
2024Sep 28North Carolina at DukeDuke 21-20Wallace Wade Stadium

North Carolina vs Duke: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Wallace Wade Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Sep 26, 2026William & Mary at Duke7–6278°26° · dry · 23 mph37 km/h gusts
Q&A

North Carolina at Duke: questions fans ask

What was the weather at North Carolina at Duke?

It was 56°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 33 mph. Final: North Carolina 24, Duke 20.

Does Wallace Wade Stadium have a roof?

No. Wallace Wade Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.