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Apex, NC vs Shorewood, IL

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Highlights

On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Shorewood. Apex averages 221 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Shorewood, Illinois gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. Apex, North Carolina gets 46.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Shorewood averages 27.3 inches of snow per year. Apex averages 4.1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Shorewood, Illinois
Summer High: the July high is around 84.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27.3 inches of snow a year

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

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Shorewood

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Shorewood is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Illinois.

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

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.

Today's Weather - Apex, NC

5 AM PST

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

69°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayChance Showers And Thunderstorms79° / 62°SE 7 mph
WednesdayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely79° / 62°S 2 to 7 mph
ThursdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms87° / 67°SW 3 to 7 mph
FridayPartly Sunny92° / 70°SW 2 to 7 mph
SaturdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 65°W 5 to 10 mph
SundayMostly Sunny87° / 63°W 5 to 8 mph
MondaySunny85° / 64°NW 3 to 7 mph
Today's Weather - Shorewood, IL

5 AM PST

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

63°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayPartly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms79° / 60°ESE 5 to 10 mph
WednesdayPartly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms80° / 64°ESE 5 mph
ThursdayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 63°SSE 10 to 20 mph
FridaySunny87° / 58°SW 10 to 25 mph
SaturdayMostly Sunny75° / 53°W 15 to 20 mph
SundayMostly Sunny73° / 49°NNW 10 mph
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms70° / 52°NE 10 to 15 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthApex, NCShorewood, IL
January50° / 29°31° / 16°
February54° / 31°36° / 20°
March62° / 37°48° / 29°
April71° / 46°61° / 39°
May78° / 55°71° / 49°
June86° / 64°81° / 59°
July89° / 68°84° / 64°
August87° / 67°82° / 62°
September81° / 60°76° / 54°
October71° / 48°64° / 43°
November63° / 39°49° / 33°
December53° / 32°35° / 20°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Apex / Shorewood
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 020 / 2810 / 111 / 6
February0 / 017 / 259 / 91 / 5
March0 / 010 / 219 / 110 / 2
April0 / 02 / 69 / 120 / 0
May1 / 10 / 09 / 120 / 0
June8 / 30 / 010 / 110 / 0
July13 / 50 / 011 / 100 / 0
August9 / 30 / 010 / 100 / 0
September2 / 10 / 08 / 80 / 0
October0 / 01 / 37 / 100 / 0
November0 / 07 / 148 / 100 / 1
December0 / 018 / 269 / 120 / 7
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.

July is the hottest month for Shorewood with an average high temperature of 84.2°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Illinois. In Shorewood, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Shorewood are September, June and August.
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.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Shorewood with an average of 16.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

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 Shorewood, there are 12.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Illinois.

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 Shorewood, there are 123.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

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.

In Shorewood, there are 7.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

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.


July is the wettest month in Shorewood with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 33% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 39.0 inches in Shorewood means that it is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

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.

May is the rainiest month in Shorewood with 12.4 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.8 rainy days. There are 124.5 rainy days annually in Shorewood, which is one of the rainiest places in Illinois. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

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

An annual snowfall of 27.3 inches in Shorewood means that it is snowier than most places in Illinois.
January is the snowiest month in Apex with 2.2 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Shorewood with 8.5 inches of snow, and 5 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.

Reviews for Apex    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Over 16 years ago

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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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Reviews for Shorewood    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
re:
Over 16 years ago

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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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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