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Retirement Living In Knightdale, Eastern Wake County - North Carolina


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Area Description

Knightdale is a great place for new beginnings. Our research for a comprehensive branding campaign that included input from hundreds of engaged Knightdale residents.

Knightdale has a lot going for it:

*We're one of the fastest-growing communities in the Triangle metro region.
*Our median age (30.8) is the youngest in Wake County.
*Just nine miles from the heart of downtown Raleigh and a short drive to Research Triangle Park, Knightdale is close to everything.
To make the most of these assets, our community is beginning to market itself by highlighting our strengths.

"Start Something" highlights opportunity for prospective newcomers. A new business is starting something prosperous; a recent college grad is starting something exciting; a new family is starting something meaningful; relocating senior citizens start something closer to extended family. Knightdale is a place where anyone at any stage in life can image being part of a close knit community

Includes Cities/Towns: Knightdale, Raleigh, Zebulon.

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Local Bus transit will take you to downtown Raleigh. Amtrack Train will get you about the state. Raleigh-Durham Airport will get you around the country and world, as it is an international airport. We have transit carpool vans accessible to those traveling in the same direction to reduce traffic jams.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Knightdale, Eastern Wake County, North Carolina?

For those of you that retire in Knightdale, Eastern Wake County, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Knightdale, Eastern Wake County such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Knightdale, Eastern Wake County is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are mild with lows in the upper 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Knightdale, Eastern Wake County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  29 F°  40 F°  51 F°
 Feb  31 F°  43 F°  55 F°
 Mar  38 F°  51 F°  63 F°
 Apr  46 F°  59 F°  72 F°
 May  55 F°  67 F°  79 F°
 Jun  65 F°  76 F°  87 F°
 Jul  69 F°  79 F°  89 F°
 Aug  67 F°  78 F°  88 F°
 Sep  60 F°  71 F°  82 F°
 Oct  48 F°  60 F°  72 F°
 Nov  39 F°  51 F°  63 F°
 Dec  32 F°  43 F°  54 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  20  0
 Feb  0  17  0
 Mar  0  9  0
 Apr  1  1  0
 May  2  0  0
 Jun  9  0  0
 Jul  15  0  0
 Aug  11  0  0
 Sep  3  0  0
 Oct  0  1  0
 Nov  0  8  0
 Dec  0  17  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  4 "  10  29 %
 Feb  3 "  9  31 %
 Mar  4 "  10  36 %
 Apr  3 "  8  45 %
 May  4 "  9  55 %
 Jun  4 "  9  64 %
 Jul  5 "  10  69 %
 Aug  5 "  9  68 %
 Sep  4 "  7  62 %
 Oct  3 "  7  51 %
 Nov  3 "  8  41 %
 Dec  3 "  9  32 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  2 "  1  1
 Feb  1 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
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Cost of Living for Knightdale, Eastern Wake County, NC

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Senior Assistance in Knightdale, Eastern Wake County, NC

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Knightdale, Eastern Wake County Offer For Retirees?

At local Senior Center, various churches and local food, clothing and furniture missions, several local non-profit groups, town activities like local trips and festivals.

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