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Cambridge, MA vs Apex, NC

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Highlights

On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in Apex. Cambridge averages 201 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Apex, North Carolina gets 46.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Cambridge, Massachusetts gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Apex averages 4.1 inches of snow per year. Cambridge averages 50 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.


Weather Highlights

Apex, North Carolina
Summer High:
the July high is around 88.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29.1
Rain: averages 46.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4.1 inches of snow a year

Cambridge, Massachusetts
Summer High:
the July high is around 82.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19.2
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 50 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
Apex

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Apex is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in North Carolina.

7.6 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Apex, while January and July are the least comfortable months.

Cambridge

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cambridge is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

6.9 / 10
August, June and September are the most pleasant months in Cambridge, while January and February are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - Cambridge, MA

1 AM PST

Mostly Clear

35°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightMostly Clear32° / 55°W 3 to 8 mph
Thursday NightClear32° / 56°SW 7 mph
Friday NightClear39° / 63°S 8 mph
Saturday NightChance Rain Showers45° / 65°S 12 mph
Sunday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers51° / 71°SW 7 to 12 mph
Monday NightChance Rain Showers52° / 71°SE 7 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightChance Rain Showers54° / 71°SW 10 to 14 mph

Today's Weather - Apex, NC

1 AM PST

Patchy Fog

51°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightPatchy Fog49° / 74°N 5 mph
Thursday NightPartly Cloudy47° / 72°NE 6 to 9 mph
Friday NightMostly Cloudy52° / 75°E 3 to 7 mph
Saturday NightMostly Cloudy54° / 80°S 2 to 6 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear58° / 86°SW 6 mph
Monday NightClear60° / 88°SW 6 mph
Tuesday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy61° / 87°W 2 to 7 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthCambridge, MAApex, NC
January36° / 19°50° / 29°
February39° / 22°54° / 31°
March46° / 29°62° / 37°
April57° / 38°71° / 46°
May68° / 48°78° / 55°
June77° / 58°86° / 64°
July82° / 63°89° / 68°
August81° / 62°87° / 67°
September73° / 54°81° / 60°
October62° / 43°71° / 48°
November52° / 35°63° / 39°
December41° / 25°53° / 32°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Cambridge / Apex
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 027 / 2012 / 107 / 1
February0 / 024 / 1710 / 96 / 1
March0 / 019 / 1012 / 95 / 0
April0 / 06 / 212 / 91 / 0
May1 / 10 / 013 / 90 / 0
June2 / 80 / 012 / 100 / 0
July4 / 130 / 010 / 110 / 0
August3 / 90 / 010 / 100 / 0
September1 / 20 / 09 / 80 / 0
October0 / 03 / 110 / 70 / 0
November0 / 012 / 711 / 81 / 0
December0 / 024 / 1812 / 95 / 0
July is the hottest month for Cambridge with an average high temperature of 82.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Massachusetts. In Cambridge, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cambridge are June, August and July.

July is the hottest month for Apex with an average high temperature of 88.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Carolina. In Apex, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Apex are May, September and October.


January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cambridge with an average of 19.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Apex with an average of 29.1°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.



In Cambridge, there are 10.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Massachusetts.

In Apex, there are 34.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in North Carolina.



In Cambridge, there are 115.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Massachusetts.

In Apex, there are 74.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.



In Cambridge, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

In Apex, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.



March is the wettest month in Cambridge with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 26% of yearly precipitation and 24% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 48.0 inches in Cambridge means that it is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.


August is the wettest month in Apex with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.6 inches in Apex means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.


May is the rainiest month in Cambridge with 12.7 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 9.0 rainy days. There are 132.6 rainy days annually in Cambridge, which is one of the rainiest places in Massachusetts. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

July is the rainiest month in Apex with 10.8 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.9 rainy days. There are 107.1 rainy days annually in Apex, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.



An annual snowfall of 50.0 inches in Cambridge means that it is snowier than most places in Massachusetts.

An annual snowfall of 4.1 inches in Apex means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina.



January is the snowiest month in Cambridge with 14.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Apex with 2.2 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.


DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.


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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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