Cary, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Cary now
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Cary weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cary.
This week in Cary
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cary
What is the weather usually like in Cary?
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 Cary: 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 Cary.
Cary weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cary 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 | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:49 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 37 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:20 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 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Cary?
Cary 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 Cary is April–May and September–October. At 479 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.
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Questions about the weather in Cary
What is the hottest month in Cary?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Cary?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Cary?
About 48.3 inches (1,228 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Cary?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cary?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cary have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Cary in November?
Highs average 62°F and lows 39°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Cary?
Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:09 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Cary weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Cary.
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