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Apex Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clear Skies Over the Prairie

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Thursday at 66° · coldest night Sunday at 32°

The short of it: Apex weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 11 °C (51 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 7 °C (45 °F). Today’s high 15 °C (58 °F), low 5 °C (42 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 2.6 mm (0.10 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 09:30 local time.

APEX, Friday. — Those stepping out in Apex this morning will find light rain; the afternoon should top out near 58°, the night near 42°. That is 5° colder than Apex usually sees in November, when highs average 63°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the WNW, gusting to 10 mph, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 66°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at 32°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.1 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Apex brings highs near 63°, lows of 39° and about 3.5 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 90°, January the coldest at 31°, and September the wettest with 4.7 in.. The best months to ride in are October and April.

The sun is up 10 h 20 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 417 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky49°44°4 mph–
10 AMClear sky53°46°6 mph–
11 AMMostly clear56°49°6 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy58°50°6 mph–
1 PMPartly cloudy58°51°5 mph–
2 PMPartly cloudy58°51°5 mph–
3 PMPartly cloudy58°51°5 mph–
4 PMPartly cloudy56°50°4 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy54°48°3 mph0.00 in.
6 PMOvercast52°46°4 mph0.01 in.
7 PMOvercast49°44°3 mph–
8 PMOvercast47°42°5 mph0.00 in.
9 PMLight rain47°41°4 mph0.03 in.
10 PMLight rain46°41°4 mph0.04 in.
11 PMLight rain46°40°3 mph0.01 in.
12 AMOvercast44°38°3 mph–
1 AMLight rain43°38°3 mph0.00 in.
2 AMPartly cloudy42°37°2 mph–
3 AMMostly clear39°34°2 mph–
4 AMMostly clear37°32°2 mph–
5 AMMostly clear36°31°2 mph–
6 AMClear sky35°30°2 mph–
7 AMClear sky35°30°2 mph–
8 AMClear sky38°33°3 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): light rain, high 58°, low 42°, 0.1 in. of rain, gusts to 14 mph. Sun up 6:49 AM, down 5:09 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today42°58°0.1 in.14 mph10 h 20 min
Saturday35°53°0.00 in.14 mph10 h 18 min
Sunday32°56°dry10 mph10 h 17 min
Monday37°56°dry10 mph10 h 15 min
Tuesday35°59°dry10 mph10 h 14 min
Wednesday34°62°dry9 mph10 h 12 min
Thursday35°66°dry5 mph10 h 11 min

Warmest: Thursday at 66°. Wettest: today, 0.1 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: today, 14 mph.

The Almanac · Apex Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Apex, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
10° colder, 0.5 in. more rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 13 min
Average wind
5 mph
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 10° against October, to near 63°; nights run about 39°. Wet spells are common — about 3.5 in., the 8th wettest month.

Apex in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Apex by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January51°31°3.9 in.6 mph9 h 59 min✦✦
February56°33°3.3 in.6 mph10 h 50 min✦✦
March63°39°4.0 in.6 mph11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April73°47°3.5 in.7 mph13 h 3 min✦✦✦
May80°56°3.8 in.6 mph14 h 2 min✦✦✦
June87°65°4.2 in.5 mph14 h 34 min✦✦
July90°69°4.1 in.5 mph14 h 21 min✦✦
August88°67°4.4 in.4 mph13 h 30 min✦✦
September83°61°4.7 in.5 mph12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October73°49°3.0 in.5 mph11 h 12 min✦✦✦
November63°39°3.5 in.5 mph10 h 13 min✦✦✦
December55°33°3.4 in.5 mph9 h 45 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Apex

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Apex today?

Right now it is 11 °C (51 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 7 °C (45 °F). Today’s high is 15 °C (58 °F) and tonight’s low 5 °C (42 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 2.6 mm (0.10 in) expected.

Will it rain in Apex this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 2.6 mm (0.10 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Apex?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Apex?

July, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -1 °C (31 °F). The wettest month is September, with 120 mm (4.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Apex?

October and April. October brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain; April highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and 88 mm (3.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Apex?

Snow seldom lies for long, though nights average below freezing in January.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CaryNorth Carolina6 mi NE63°40°3.5 in.
Holly SpringsNorth Carolina6 mi S63°39°3.5 in.
MorrisvilleNorth Carolina6 mi NNE64°40°3.4 in.
Fuquay-VarinaNorth Carolina11 mi SSE63°39°3.5 in.
West RaleighNorth Carolina11 mi ENE64°40°3.4 in.
RaleighNorth Carolina12 mi ENE64°40°3.4 in.
GarnerNorth Carolina13 mi E63°40°3.4 in.
Briar ChapelNorth Carolina16 mi WNW63°38°3.6 in.

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