Location & Surroundings
Apex Lake is a reservoir(s) in North Carolina, United States, at 127 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Apex, 3 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 385 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Cox Airport, 5 km away.
Basic Data
- Type reservoir(s) (RSV)
- an artificial pond or lake
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 44' 1" N, 78° 48' 59" W
- Elevation 127 m (DEM: 135 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,093 p/km²
- Built-up 23.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:57
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other reservoir(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Apex Lake
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Apex Lake, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 256 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.6 | 2.7 | 352 | 90 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 1.5 | 1 | 92 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 91.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 1.2 | 352 | 93 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 1.7 | 357 | 91 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 2.4 | 17 | 60 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 255.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 2.2 | 60 | 72 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 144.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 2.2 | 46 | 79 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 3.1 | 42 | 62 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 2.4 | 74 | 32 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 578.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 1.9 | 114 | 53 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 335.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.4 | 2.1 | 131 | 80 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.1 | 1.0 | 73 | 78 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.1 | 1.6 | 144 | 35 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 568.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Apex Lake?
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 256 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Apex Lake today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Apex Lake?
Local time is 00:57. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Apex Lake?
Apex Lake is a reservoir(s).
What is the elevation of Apex Lake?
Elevation about 127 m. DEM 135 m.
Where is Apex Lake located?
It is at 35.73349, -78.81640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Apex Lake in?
It is in United States.