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Cary, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Cary?
Cary, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Cary
- Population
- 159.8K
- Elevation
- 152 m
- Coordinates
- 35.79°, -78.78°
Cary is a city in United States with a population of approximately 159.8K. Average temperatures range from 2°C (35°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in July. The best time to visit is April, May, September, October. The city sits at an elevation of 152 m above sea level.
Time in Cary right now
Open full time & time zone page 13:46 46
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/New_York
Daylight saving
DST in effect
EST / EDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Cary
Daylight in Cary today
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Sunset
Day length
14h 34m
Climate normals for Cary
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Fair March
Fair April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Good July
Poor August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 2°C | 7°C / -2°C | 9days (102 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 69% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 14°C / 4°C | 12°C / 1°C | 10days (91 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 71% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 17°C / 7°C | 15°C / 4°C | 10days (88 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 65% Muggy | 6.4 High | Fair | View Details |
| April best | 22°C / 11°C | 21°C / 9°C | 9days (102 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 26°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 12days (109 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 29°C / 20°C | 32°C / 22°C | 12days (99 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 23°C | 36°C / 26°C | 16days (129 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 30°C / 22°C | 34°C / 24°C | 15days (135 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 10days (138 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 76% Humid | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 13°C | 22°C / 13°C | 7days (72 mm) Good | 8.4h Good | 73% Muggy | 5.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 16°C / 7°C | 15°C / 5°C | 7days (72 mm) Good | 7.6h Good | 69% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 12°C / 4°C | 10°C / 0°C | 9days (92 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 72% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 10°C / 2°C . Feb: 14°C / 4°C . Mar: 17°C / 7°C . Apr: 22°C / 11°C . May: 26°C / 16°C . Jun: 29°C / 20°C . Jul: 31°C / 23°C . Aug: 30°C / 22°C . Sep: 27°C / 19°C . Oct: 22°C / 13°C . Nov: 16°C / 7°C . Dec: 12°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 102 mm. Feb: 91 mm. Mar: 88 mm. Apr: 102 mm. May: 109 mm. Jun: 99 mm. Jul: 129 mm. Aug: 135 mm. Sep: 138 mm. Oct: 72 mm. Nov: 72 mm. Dec: 92 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 71%. Mar: 65%. Apr: 64%. May: 69%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 76%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 69%. Dec: 72%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cary has a population of approximately 159.8K.
The best months to visit Cary are April, May, September, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Cary receives approximately 1229mm of rainfall annually across 126 rainy days.
Cary is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Cary sits at an elevation of 152 m (499 ft) above sea level.