Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Apex, NC Climate
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- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 48.3"
- Annual precip
- 226d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Apex
Apex, North Carolina averages 60°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 48.3"
- annual precipitation · 5" snow
- 226 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
60°F (16°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
48.3"
Annual Snow
4.8"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.3"
Plus 4.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Apex) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Apex area.
How Apex compares to every U.S. city
Apex's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
93 Top 5% higher than 95% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Apex
MethodologyZooming out from Apex's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6" | 2.9" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 1.0" | 15.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1" | 0.4" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.9 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.2 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5" | 0.3" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7" | 0.2" | 15.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.6"
Snow: 2.9"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
Snow: 1.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 0.4"
10.5 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
9.8 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 5.1"
11.7 days with precipitation
August 4.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
September 5.3"
8.7 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
7.9 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
Snow: 0.3"
8.4 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
Snow: 0.2"
10.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
226 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,352
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,605
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Apex's climate means for you
Apex runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 226 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,352 heating and 1,605 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Apex, NC
In Apex, North Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00310212, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Apex should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 48.3 inches, with 4.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 226 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 27 and the first fall freeze near November 8. And on the energy front, 3,352 heating degree days and 1,605 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Apex scores 93/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Apex, NC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Apex, North Carolina is 60°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Apex get? ▼
Apex receives 48.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 4.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Apex? ▼
Apex has a climate comfort score of 93/100 (Excellent), milder than 95% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Apex? ▼
Apex has approximately 226 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 27 and the first fall freeze around November 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Apex? ▼
Apex has 3,352 heating degree days and 1,605 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Apex climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00310212 near Apex.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00310212. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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