Wake Forest, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Wake Forest now
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Wake Forest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wake Forest.
This week in Wake Forest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wake Forest
What is the weather usually like in Wake Forest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,207 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wake Forest: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FALLS LAKE, NC US (USC00312993), adjusted for the elevation of Wake Forest.
Wake Forest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wake Forest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wake Forest?
Wake Forest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Wake Forest is April–May and September–October. At 387 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 Wake Forest
What is the hottest month in Wake Forest?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Wake Forest?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Wake Forest?
About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Wake Forest?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Wake Forest?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wake Forest have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Wake Forest in November?
Highs average 59°F and lows 37°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Wake Forest?
Around 6:49 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:08 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Wake Forest weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Wake Forest.
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