Cape May Beach, MD

Unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland

Cape May Beach is a small unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is 1.3 miles W of Essex, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21221.

Cape May Beach at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Baltimore County
ZIP code
21221
Nearest town
Essex (1.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.3025, -76.4181

Weather in Cape May Beach now

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Cape May Beach weather by the hour

Cape May Beach weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cape May Beach.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cape May Beach

What is the weather usually like in Cape May Beach?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°43°60°78°95°44°30°Jan47°32°Feb55°39°Mar67°48°Apr76°58°May85°68°Jun90°73°Jul87°71°Aug80°65°Sep69°53°Oct58°43°Nov48°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.8"Feb3.9"Mar3.6"Apr3.4"May3.4"Jun4.7"Jul4.4"Aug4.5"Sep3.5"Oct3.0"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Cape May Beach: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MD SCI CTR BALTIMORE, MD US (USW00093784), adjusted for the elevation of Cape May Beach.

Cape May Beach weather month by month

January
44° 30°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
47° 32°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
55° 39°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
67° 48°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
76° 58°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 68°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
90° 73°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 71°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 65°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 53°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 43°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
48° 35°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Cape May Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:08 PM9 h 46 min
February6:55 AM5:43 PM10 h 48 min
March7:15 AM7:13 PM11 h 58 min
April6:26 AM7:44 PM13 h 17 min
May5:50 AM8:13 PM14 h 23 min
June5:36 AM8:35 PM14 h 58 min
July5:50 AM8:33 PM14 h 42 min
August6:17 AM8:02 PM13 h 45 min
September6:45 AM7:15 PM12 h 29 min
October7:14 AM6:28 PM11 h 14 min
November6:48 AM4:52 PM10 h 4 min
December7:16 AM4:44 PM9 h 28 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Cape May Beach?

Cape May Beach has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Cape May Beach is May–June 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 Cape May Beach

The closest live webcam is Baltimore: Northwest View, 9.0 miles SW of Cape May Beach.

Baltimore: Northwest ViewBaltimore · 9.0 mi SWOn Windy
Baltimore: Northeast ViewBaltimore · 9.1 mi SWOn Windy
Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Libraryunknown · 12.0 mi NWOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 15.6 mi WOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 15.6 mi WOn Windy
Bel Air: Maryland 24 & U.S. 1 BusinessBel Air · 15.8 mi NOn Windy
Arbutus › SouthArbutus · 16.1 mi WOn Windy
Towson › Southunknown · 19.4 mi WOn Windy
Annapolis › East: Eastport Yacht ClubAnnapolis · 22.9 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cape May Beach.

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Questions about Cape May Beach

Where is Cape May Beach, MD?

Cape May Beach is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, 1.3 miles W of Essex.

What county is Cape May Beach in?

Cape May Beach is in Baltimore County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Cape May Beach, MD?

The ZIP code for Cape May Beach is 21221.

What is the nearest town to Cape May Beach?

Essex, 1.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cape May Beach?

Yes. The closest is Baltimore: Northwest View, 9.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cape May Beach?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Cape May Beach?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Cape May Beach?

About 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Cape May Beach?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Cape May Beach?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Cape May Beach have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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