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Apex, NC vs Alpharetta, GA

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Highlights

On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Alpharetta. Apex averages 221 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Alpharetta, Georgia gets 53.4 inches of rain, on average, per year. Apex, North Carolina gets 46.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Alpharetta averages 1.6 inches of snow per year. Apex averages 4.1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Alpharetta, Georgia
Summer High:
the July high is around 87.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 53.4 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1.6 inches of snow a year

Apex, North Carolina
Summer High:
the July high is around 88.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29.1
Rain: averages 46.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4.1 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Alpharetta

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Alpharetta is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Georgia.

7.6 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Alpharetta, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Apex

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Apex is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in North Carolina.

7.6 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Apex, while January and July are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Apex, NC

1 PM PST

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

77°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonShowers And Thunderstorms Likely78° / 62°S 5 mph
WednesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms80° / 62°S 3 to 7 mph
ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms87° / 68°SW 2 to 7 mph
FridayPartly Sunny91° / 70°W 2 to 7 mph
SaturdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 67°W 5 to 10 mph
SundayMostly Sunny86° / 64°W 5 to 8 mph
MondayMostly Sunny86° / 64°NW 2 to 6 mph
Today's Weather - Alpharetta, GA

1 PM PST

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

74°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonShowers And Thunderstorms Likely76° / 60°SW 5 mph
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms82° / 64°SW 0 to 10 mph
ThursdayMostly Sunny87° / 69°SW 5 to 10 mph
FridayPartly Sunny90° / 69°SW 5 to 10 mph
SaturdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms88° / 66°W 5 to 15 mph
SundaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms86° / 66°W 5 to 10 mph
MondaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms86° / 66°NW 0 to 5 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthApex, NCAlpharetta, GA
January50° / 29°50° / 30°
February54° / 31°55° / 33°
March62° / 37°63° / 39°
April71° / 46°72° / 47°
May78° / 55°78° / 56°
June86° / 64°85° / 65°
July89° / 68°88° / 68°
August87° / 67°87° / 68°
September81° / 60°81° / 61°
October71° / 48°72° / 49°
November63° / 39°62° / 40°
December53° / 32°52° / 33°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Apex / Alpharetta
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 020 / 1910 / 111 / 1
February0 / 017 / 139 / 101 / 0
March0 / 010 / 79 / 100 / 0
April0 / 02 / 19 / 90 / 0
May1 / 00 / 09 / 90 / 0
June8 / 60 / 010 / 100 / 0
July13 / 100 / 011 / 100 / 0
August9 / 90 / 010 / 90 / 0
September2 / 20 / 08 / 70 / 0
October0 / 01 / 17 / 70 / 0
November0 / 07 / 78 / 80 / 0
December0 / 018 / 179 / 100 / 0
July is the hottest month for Apex with an average high temperature of 88.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Carolina. In Apex, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Apex are May, September and October.

July is the hottest month for Alpharetta with an average high temperature of 87.9°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Georgia. In Alpharetta, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Alpharetta are May, September and October.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Apex with an average of 29.1°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Alpharetta with an average of 30.0°. This is colder than most places in Georgia.

In Apex, there are 34.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in North Carolina.

In Alpharetta, there are 27.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Georgia.

In Apex, there are 74.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.

In Alpharetta, there are 64.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Georgia.

In Apex, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Alpharetta, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Georgia.

August is the wettest month in Apex with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.6 inches in Apex means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.


March is the wettest month in Alpharetta with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.8 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 27% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.4 inches in Alpharetta means that it is wetter than most places in Georgia.

July is the rainiest month in Apex with 10.8 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.9 rainy days. There are 107.1 rainy days annually in Apex, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

January is the rainiest month in Alpharetta with 10.5 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.8 rainy days. There are 108.0 rainy days annually in Alpharetta, which is rainier than most places in Georgia. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 4.1 inches in Apex means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina.

An annual snowfall of 1.6 inches in Alpharetta means that it is snowier than most places in Georgia.
January is the snowiest month in Apex with 2.2 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Alpharetta with 0.7 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Apex    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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