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Cary, NC Weather on April 12
April 12th in Cary, NC typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 71°F and lows near 46°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest April 12th was in 1981 (72°F average), while the coldest was 1989 (41°F) — a 31°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 16% of April 12th dates historically, with the wettest April 12th recording 2.64" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on April 12
Planning for April 12th in Cary, NC? Great weather for outdoor activities.
April 12 Weather Records for Cary
- •The all-time record high for April 12th in Cary, NC is 86°F, set in 1978.
- •The coldest April 12th on record dropped to 30°F in 1989.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on April 12th in 2 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 12 ever in Cary?
The warmest April 12 in Cary, NC reached 86°F in 1978. That is 15°F above the long-term average high of 71°F.
What was the coldest April 12 ever in Cary?
The coldest April 12 in Cary, NC dropped to 30°F in 1989. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 46°F.
What is the average temperature on April 12 in Cary?
On April 12, Cary averages a high of 71°F and a low of 46°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from CARY.
How many years of weather data are available for April 12 in Cary?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 12 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 12 Weather History in Cary
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58°F | 45°F | 0.97" | -- |
| 2024 | 72°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 71°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 80°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 78°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 64°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 61°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 80°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 73°F | 47°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2015 | 74°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 78°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 81°F | 62°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 2012 | 55°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 76°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 69°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 83°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 62°F | 44°F | 2.64" | -- |
| 2006 | 74°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 81°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 69°F | 44°F | 1.12" | -- |
| 2003 | 50°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 72°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 77°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 76°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 64°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 68°F | 37°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1996 | 70°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 60°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 65°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 74°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 69°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 67°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 51°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 73°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 75°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 71°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 66°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 61°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 65°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 82°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 78°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 72°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 86°F | 48°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 1977 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 78°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 52°F | 44°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 1974 | 70°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 53°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 71°F | 52°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1971 | 73°F | 43°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.