Apex, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Apex weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Apex.
This week in Apex
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Apex
What is the weather usually like in Apex?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 48.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,228 mm
- 4.8 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Apex: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station APEX, NC US (USC00310212), adjusted for the elevation of Apex.
Apex weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Apex through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Apex?
Apex has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 48.3 inches (1,228 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Apex is April–May and September–October. At 499 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
More about Apex
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- Fearrington Village weather12.2 mi NW
- Governors Club weather12.4 mi NW
- Moncure weather12.9 mi SW
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Questions about the weather in Apex
What is the hottest month in Apex?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Apex?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Apex?
About 48.3 inches (1,228 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Apex?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Apex?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Apex have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Apex in November?
Highs average 62°F and lows 39°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Apex?
Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:09 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Apex weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Apex.
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