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Cary, NC Weather on April 20
April 20th in Cary, NC typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 50°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest April 20th was in 1995 (77°F average), while the coldest was 1983 (40°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of April 20th dates historically, with the wettest April 20th recording 3.43" of rain. The last decade has been 1.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on April 20
Planning for April 20th in Cary, NC? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
April 20 Weather Records for Cary
- •The all-time record high for April 20th in Cary, NC is 90°F, set in 2002.
- •The coldest April 20th on record dropped to 30°F in 2001.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on April 20th in 2 of the last 55 years.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on April 20th in 1 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 20 ever in Cary?
The warmest April 20 in Cary, NC reached 90°F in 2002. That is 17°F above the long-term average high of 73°F.
What was the coldest April 20 ever in Cary?
The coldest April 20 in Cary, NC dropped to 30°F in 2001. That is 20°F below the long-term average low of 50°F.
What is the average temperature on April 20 in Cary?
On April 20, Cary averages a high of 73°F and a low of 50°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from CARY.
How many years of weather data are available for April 20 in Cary?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 20 in Cary, NC, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
April 20 Weather History in Cary
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 72°F | 57°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2023 | 82°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 56°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 64°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 67°F | 40°F | 1.07" | -- |
| 2019 | 72°F | 52°F | 1.83" | -- |
| 2018 | 76°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 67°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 87°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 68°F | 61°F | 2.77" | -- |
| 2014 | 52°F | 46°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2013 | 81°F | 47°F | 1.6" | -- |
| 2012 | 61°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 84°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 67°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 71°F | 54°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2008 | 80°F | 54°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2007 | -- | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 70°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 85°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 85°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 56°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 90°F | 65°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2001 | 65°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 72°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 68°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 74°F | 50°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 1997 | 64°F | 41°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1996 | 73°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 89°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 84°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 71°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 79°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 58°F | 49°F | 1.02" | -- |
| 1990 | 65°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 77°F | 48°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1988 | 54°F | 35°F | 1.12" | -- |
| 1987 | 70°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 76°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 90°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 67°F | 44°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1983 | 46°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 69°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 72°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 74°F | 46°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 1977 | 82°F | 60°F | 3.43" | -- |
| 1976 | 87°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 83°F | 48°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1974 | 78°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 78°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 80°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: CARY
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Cary, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.