Protection on Nov 411 AM–3 PMUV 3 or higher, local time
Solar noon12:00 PMwhen the sun is highest
Sunrise · sunset6:42 AM · 5:18 PMlocal time
Peak4around 12 PM
Sun protection on Wednesday, November 4
Moderate Protection needed. Seek shade during late morning through mid-afternoon. Use broad-spectrum SPF 15+ sunscreen on exposed skin and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses (EPA).
What the UV index scale meansHourly UV forecast
| Hour | UV index | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 0 | Low |
| 9 AM | 1 | Low |
| 10 AM | 2 | Low |
| 11 AM | 3 | Moderate |
| 12 PM | 4 | Moderate |
| 1 PM | 4 | Moderate |
| 2 PM | 3 | Moderate |
| 3 PM | 2 | Low |
| 4 PM | 1 | Low |
| 5 PM | 0 | Low |
Recent UV forecasts in Apex
Across 7 available forecast dates from Oct 29, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026, the forecast peak ranged from 2 to 5 (highest on Oct 29, 2026).
| Date | Peak UV | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | 4 | Moderate |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 4 | Moderate |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 2 | Low |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 3 | Moderate |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 4 | Moderate |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 4 | Moderate |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 5 | Moderate |
UV index today near Apex
| City | Distance | Peak today |
|---|---|---|
| Cary, NC | 5.0 mi | — |
| Holly Springs, NC | 5.6 mi | — |
| Morrisville, NC | 8.1 mi | — |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC | 9.9 mi | — |
| Garner, NC | 15 mi | — |
| Raleigh, NC | 16 mi | — |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 17 mi | — |
| Durham, NC | 17 mi | — |
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