Apex weather in November
In November, Apex sees average daytime highs of 62°F and overnight lows near 42°F, with 3.3 in of precipitation across 7.7 wet days and about 10.1 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 66°F in the first days to 58°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 30 min at the start of November to 9 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Apex's 2nd-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Apex's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 62°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 42°
- 5th coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- 7.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 06 min
- 6:58 AM – 5:03 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 6 mph
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.79 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.7
- out of 10
Apex is town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America.
- Density
- 1,140/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1873
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 66°F in the first days to 58°F by the end.
A typical November day in Apex reaches about 62°F in the afternoon and slips back to 42°F overnight — a 20°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 50°F and 73°F. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 10°F cooler than October and about 8°F warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°F) | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Avg low (°F) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 46 |
| 2 | 66 | 46 |
| 3 | 65 | 46 |
| 4 | 65 | 45 |
| 5 | 65 | 45 |
| 6 | 64 | 45 |
| 7 | 64 | 44 |
| 8 | 64 | 44 |
| 9 | 63 | 44 |
| 10 | 63 | 43 |
| 11 | 63 | 43 |
| 12 | 62 | 43 |
| 13 | 62 | 42 |
| 14 | 62 | 42 |
| 15 | 62 | 42 |
| 16 | 61 | 42 |
| 17 | 61 | 41 |
| 18 | 61 | 41 |
| 19 | 60 | 41 |
| 20 | 60 | 41 |
| 21 | 60 | 41 |
| 22 | 60 | 40 |
| 23 | 60 | 40 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 59 | 40 |
| 26 | 59 | 40 |
| 27 | 59 | 40 |
| 28 | 58 | 39 |
| 29 | 58 | 39 |
| 30 | 58 | 39 |
How November really feels in Apex
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Apex weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 9th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51° / 34° | 3.7 | 9.3 | 1.2 | 9.9 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 55° / 36° | 3.2 | 9 | 1.3 | 10.6 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 62° / 42° | 4.1 | 10.4 | 0.5 | 11.7 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 72° / 51° | 3.5 | 9.1 | 0 | 12.9 | 6.8 |
| May | 79° / 60° | 3.5 | 10.4 | 0 | 13.9 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 86° / 68° | 4.1 | 12.1 | 0 | 14.4 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 89° / 72° | 4.6 | 15.2 | 0 | 14.2 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 87° / 70° | 4.4 | 12.4 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 81° / 64° | 4.7 | 10.2 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 72° / 53° | 3.1 | 7.2 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 62° / 42° | 3.3 | 7.7 | 0.1 | 10.1 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 54° / 37° | 3.6 | 9.1 | 0.6 | 9.6 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%.
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| Clearer (%) | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 42 |
| 2 | 58 | 42 |
| 3 | 59 | 41 |
| 4 | 59 | 41 |
| 5 | 59 | 41 |
| 6 | 59 | 41 |
| 7 | 59 | 41 |
| 8 | 59 | 41 |
| 9 | 59 | 41 |
| 10 | 58 | 42 |
| 11 | 58 | 42 |
| 12 | 58 | 42 |
| 13 | 58 | 42 |
| 14 | 58 | 42 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 58 | 42 |
| 17 | 58 | 42 |
| 18 | 57 | 43 |
| 19 | 57 | 43 |
| 20 | 57 | 43 |
| 21 | 56 | 44 |
| 22 | 57 | 43 |
| 23 | 57 | 43 |
| 24 | 57 | 43 |
| 25 | 57 | 43 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 57 | 43 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Apex gets around 3.3 in of rain and snow over 7.7 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 25% and peaks near 28% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 23 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 7 | 24 |
| 8 | 24 |
| 9 | 24 |
| 10 | 24 |
| 11 | 24 |
| 12 | 24 |
| 13 | 24 |
| 14 | 25 |
| 15 | 25 |
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| 17 | 25 |
| 18 | 26 |
| 19 | 26 |
| 20 | 26 |
| 21 | 26 |
| 22 | 26 |
| 23 | 27 |
| 24 | 27 |
| 25 | 27 |
| 26 | 27 |
| 27 | 27 |
| 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 28 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 85% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Comfortable (%) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| 2 | 76 | 13 | 8 | 3 |
| 3 | 77 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| 4 | 78 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| 5 | 78 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| 6 | 80 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 81 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| 8 | 82 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| 9 | 83 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| 10 | 84 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | 84 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | 85 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| 13 | 86 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 14 | 86 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 15 | 86 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 16 | 87 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 | 87 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 | 87 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 | 88 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 20 | 88 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 21 | 88 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 22 | 87 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 23 | 87 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 24 | 88 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 25 | 88 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 26 | 88 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 27 | 88 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 28 | 89 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 29 | 89 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 30 | 89 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Wind in November
Winds average 6 mph in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 7 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 30 min at the start of November to 9 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:43 AM to 7:12 AM, and sunset from 5:15 PM to 4:58 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.5 | 6:43 | 5:15 |
| 2 | 10.5 | 6:44 | 5:14 |
| 3 | 10.5 | 6:45 | 5:13 |
| 4 | 10.4 | 6:46 | 5:12 |
| 5 | 10.4 | 6:47 | 5:11 |
| 6 | 10.4 | 6:48 | 5:10 |
| 7 | 10.3 | 6:49 | 5:09 |
| 8 | 10.3 | 6:50 | 5:08 |
| 9 | 10.3 | 6:51 | 5:08 |
| 10 | 10.2 | 6:52 | 5:07 |
| 11 | 10.2 | 6:53 | 5:06 |
| 12 | 10.2 | 6:54 | 5:06 |
| 13 | 10.2 | 6:55 | 5:05 |
| 14 | 10.1 | 6:56 | 5:04 |
| 15 | 10.1 | 6:57 | 5:04 |
| 16 | 10.1 | 6:58 | 5:03 |
| 17 | 10.1 | 6:59 | 5:02 |
| 18 | 10.0 | 7:00 | 5:02 |
| 19 | 10.0 | 7:01 | 5:01 |
| 20 | 10.0 | 7:02 | 5:01 |
| 21 | 10.0 | 7:03 | 5:01 |
| 22 | 9.9 | 7:04 | 5:00 |
| 23 | 9.9 | 7:05 | 5:00 |
| 24 | 9.9 | 7:06 | 4:59 |
| 25 | 9.9 | 7:07 | 4:59 |
| 26 | 9.8 | 7:08 | 4:59 |
| 27 | 9.8 | 7:09 | 4:59 |
| 28 | 9.8 | 7:10 | 4:58 |
| 29 | 9.8 | 7:11 | 4:58 |
| 30 | 9.8 | 7:12 | 4:58 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.79 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.26 kWh/m² to a high of 6.17 kWh/m² in June across the year — November's 2.79 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.5 | Moderate |
Is November a good time to visit Apex?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Apex for sightseeing.
What to pack for Apex in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Apex sees daytime highs around 62°F and nights near 42°F. Worth packing: a warm layer. About 8 days see rain.
UV index in Apex in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Apex peaks around July 13 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Apex in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Apex is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (November, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Apex?
Apex sits at 35.7°N, 78.9°W, 499 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Cary, 5.6 mi away.
Topography around Apex
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Apex.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Apex has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 243 ft around an average of 440 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 604 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,119 ft.
The land around Apex is covered by trees (62%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 2 miles, trees (71%) within 10 miles, and trees (75%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Apex (35.7326°, -78.8503°, elevation 499 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).