Shotwell, NC
Unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina
Shotwell is a small unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina. It is 4.5 miles NE of Wendell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27545.
Shotwell at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wake County
- ZIP code
- 27545
- Nearest town
- Wendell (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.7369, -78.4450
Weather in Shotwell now
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Shotwell weather by the hour
Shotwell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shotwell.
This week in Shotwell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shotwell
What is the weather usually like in Shotwell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 52.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,324 mm
- 3.2 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shotwell: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLAYTON WTP, NC US (USC00311820), adjusted for the elevation of Shotwell.
Shotwell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shotwell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shotwell?
Shotwell has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 52.1 inches (1,324 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shotwell is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Shotwell
The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 10.4 miles W of Shotwell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shotwell.
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Other communities near Shotwell
- Eagle Rock4.3 mi NE
- El Camino Estates subdivision4.4 mi NW
- Angelview subdivision4.8 mi NE
- Archers Lodge4.9 mi SE
- Starmont subdivision5.2 mi S
- Pebblebrook subdivision5.3 mi N
- Rollingwood subdivision5.5 mi S
- Lynwood Estates subdivision5.5 mi NW
- Riverview North subdivision5.6 mi W
- Queen Pines subdivision5.7 mi NW
- Emerald Village5.9 mi W
- Eagle Chase subdivision6.2 mi W
- Cobblestone subdivision6.2 mi NE
- Walden subdivision6.4 mi S
- Lizard Lick6.7 mi NE
Questions about Shotwell
Where is Shotwell, NC?
Shotwell is an unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina, 4.5 miles NE of Wendell.
What county is Shotwell in?
Shotwell is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Shotwell, NC?
The ZIP code for Shotwell is 27545.
What is the nearest town to Shotwell?
Wendell, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shotwell?
Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 10.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shotwell?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Shotwell?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Shotwell?
About 52.1 inches (1,324 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shotwell?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shotwell?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shotwell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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